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Market Commentary: Strong Jobs Report Gets the “Good News Is Bad News” Treatment

Carson Wealth

Good news can be bad news in the short run, but a solid economy usually becomes good news again once we get past the initial market reaction. If the underlying economy is sound, pullbacks like this can actually be a positive for the longer-term health of the market. The economy created over 2 million jobs in 2024, down from 2.4

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Market Commentary: Seasonal Tailwinds Ahead, but First an Election

Carson Wealth

If the economy remains strong (as we expect), that would matter much more than just about anything else. Here’s What the October Payroll Report Really Tells Us About the Economy October payrolls were a big disappointment, with job growth clocking in at just 12,000. The 2017-2019 pace was 3.1%.) on average, well above the 7.1%

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Market Commentary: Good Riddance February, Hello March

Carson Wealth

Good Riddance, February The second half of February was rough, as worries over the economy, tariffs, and large cap tech weakness dominated the conversation. We continue to think the bull market is alive and well and the economy is on solid footing, but that doesnt mean we wont have scary headlines or worries. Heres the thing.

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Market Commentary: Markets Rebound as Inflation Beats Expectations

Carson Wealth

Those high rates arent good for some important areas of the economy, but they do have their upside for savers. in 2016 2017, but 4.0% In 2016 2017 Trumps election was seen as a major boon to smaller businesses and cyclical sectors of the economy leading up to inauguration. First, the S&P 500 has climbed higher.

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Market Commentary: Carson Investment Research Presents Its Midyear Outlook 2025: Uncharted Waters

Carson Wealth

While the future is always uncharted, we are in a period where the president of the United States has chosen to try to wield the power of his office to reshape the US economy, and by extension the global economy. At the same time, the US economy still has some important sources of strength and there are also policy tailwinds.

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Market Commentary: More New Highs and a Jobs Surprise

Carson Wealth

The economy has created 782,000 jobs over the first six months of the year, versus 985,000 over the first six months of 2024 and 1.5 One difference is that immigration has really slowed this year and so the economy needs fewer jobs to keep up with population growth. There are any number of issues under the hood. in December 2024.

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Market Commentary: Stocks Climb on Greater Clarity, but Rate Uncertainty Remains Elevated

Carson Wealth

If Congress does nothing, tax rates for households will revert back to pre-2017 levels. To provide an additional boost to the economy, the bill likely has to be larger, perhaps closer to $5 trillion, with most benefits front-loaded. But renewing all the tax cuts could cost about $4 trillion over the next decade.