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Market Commentary: Stocks and the Economy Show Continued Strength

Carson Wealth

After a large reversal Thursday, stocks bounced back Friday, bolstered by the continued impressive performance of the economy (further details below). However, the last time this happened was in 2021, and that was followed by a drop of nearly 12%. Moderate” is Fedspeak for a strong economy. The economy grew 2.4%

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Market Commentary: Is “Sell in May” Still Relevant?

Carson Wealth

The Headline GDP Number Masks a Strong Economy The economy grew 1.6% Excluding these categories provides a much clearer picture of actual spending and production in the economy, i.e., final demand after adjusting for inflation. After adjusting for inflation, the economy is almost 1% larger than the CBO projected.

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Angel One Vs Motilal Oswal – Future Plans and More

Trade Brains

This benefited multiple companies that earn from activities in the financial markets. Both of them have millions of clients and offer financial services. Through its innovative approach and digital prowess, Angel One Limited continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial landscape for millions of Indians.

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Market Commentary: S&P 500 Tops 5,000. What’s Next?

Carson Wealth

But now we have a healthy economy, well-contained inflation, a Federal Reserve set to cut rates, improving productivity, record earnings, and stocks at all-time highs. As we wrote in our 2024 Outlook, “Seeing Eye to Eye” ( download here ), productivity growth is a game-changer for the economy. equities in particular.

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Yes Bank vs IDFC Bank – Financials, Future Plans & More

Trade Brains

The higher the asset quality of banks, the better the state of the economy. Growing income and population can drive demand for goods and services in the long run. Banks facilitate the flow of money in markets following monetary policy, which determines the economy’s growth and decline. 2021-22 ₹ 1,064.05 ₹ 132.30

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Market Commentary: Checking In on Market Fundamentals

Carson Wealth

economy continues to look solid, with markets rallying Friday after a stronger-than-expected jobs report. Of course, markets will ultimately respond to movement in the economy and corporate America, which we discuss below. economy, and the job market is leading the way. last week, getting the first quarter off to a slow start.

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Market Commentary: Slow Start For Stocks Despite Solid Job Gains

Carson Wealth

A “Goldilocks” December jobs report highlights sustained momentum for the economy as it continues its path to normalization. The last time the S&P gained 20% (2021), stocks moved into a bear market the following year (2022), but the nine years before that (and 10 of the last 11) markets gained after a 20% year.