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DECEMBER 26, 2023

6 This Week: Key Economic Data Thursday: Jobless Claims. Source: Econoday, December 22, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. economic data releases (including key economic indicators), Federal Reserve policy meetings, and speaking engagements of Federal Reserve officials.

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DECEMBER 7, 2023

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

5 This Week: Key Economic Data Thursday: Jobless Claims. Source: Econoday, November 3, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. economic data releases (including key economic indicators), Federal Reserve policy meetings, and speaking engagements of Federal Reserve officials. CNBC, November 2, 2023.

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OCTOBER 2, 2023

Mixed Economic Signals Amid recent signs of a labor market cooling (a hopeful sign for ending rate hikes), last Thursday’s initial jobless claims report showed only a slight increase of 204,000. 6 This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing Index. In 2023, the standard mileage rate is 65.5

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OCTOBER 23, 2023

Yields rose after traders speculated that strong economic data might persuade the Fed to raise rates. Economic Strength, Housing Weakness The economy continued to evidence surprising strength according to data released last week. 6,7 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). Durable Goods Orders.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

6 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Existing Home Sales. Source: Econoday, November 17, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. economic data releases (including key economic indicators), Federal Reserve policy meetings, and speaking engagements of Federal Reserve officials. FOMC Minutes.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: September Stocks Open In Positive Territory Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Falling bond yields–spurred by weak economic data–helped lift stocks to weekly gains. A downward revision of Q2 economic growth and fresh signs of a cooling labor market reversed the recent rise in bond yield.

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DECEMBER 11, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Spark Late Week Rally A late-week, two-day rally left stocks higher, adding to November’s gains as the last month of trading for 2023 began. 5 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Consumer Price Index (CPI). Source: Econoday, December 8, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

They further said that future rate decisions will be based on fresh economic data, offering no indication that a rate cut was forthcoming, as many analysts are increasingly anticipating for 2024. This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: New Home Sales. Source: Econoday, November 24, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S.

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

7 This Week: Key Economic Data Wednesday: Producer Price Index (PPI). Source: Econoday, October 6, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. economic data releases (including key economic indicators), Federal Reserve policy meetings, and speaking engagements of Federal Reserve officials. (JPM),

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AUGUST 7, 2023

6 This Week: Key Economic Data Thursday: Consumer Price Index (CPI). Consumer Sentiment Source: Econoday, August 4, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. economic data releases (including key economic indicators), Federal Reserve policy meetings, and speaking engagements of Federal Reserve officials.

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JULY 10, 2023

5 This Week: Key Economic Data Wednesday: Consumer Price Index (CPI). Source: Econoday, July 7 , 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. economic data releases (including key economic indicators), Federal Reserve policy meetings, and speaking engagements of Federal Reserve officials.

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JUNE 19, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Climb After Fed Pause Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks climbed last week as reassuring inflation data boosted investor hopes that the rate-hike cycle was nearing an end amid fresh economic data pointing to continued economic resilience. Index of Leading Economic Indicators.

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AUGUST 14, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: Summertime Blues For The Markets Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Positive inflation data failed to lift stocks from their August doldrums last week as economic data and a ratings downgrade soured investor sentiment. 5 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Retail Sales. CNBC, August 10, 2023 5.

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DECEMBER 28, 2022

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AUGUST 21, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Weather Summer Storm Of News And Indicators Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks extended their August declines last week as higher yields and weak economic data out of China soured investor sentiment. 5 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Existing Home Sales. New Home Sales.

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AUGUST 28, 2023

Stocks resumed their rally on weak economic data, which fueled hopes for future Fed dovishness. Powell Stands Firm Powell spoke on Friday at the Fed’s annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, asserting that, despite considerable progress, inflation remained too high and additional rate hikes may be in the offing. Jobless Claims.

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JULY 3, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: Economy Continues Upward Trend Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks posted gains for the week to close out a stellar month, aided by positive economic data and reports that all major banks had passed the Federal Reserve’s annual stress test. The Wall Street Journal, June 30, 2023.

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AUGUST 4, 2023

This has been one of the more fascinating years in economic and market history. Equal weight S&P 500 is up 8% in 2023. Monthly payroll growth has averaged 422K for two years and 258K in 2023. The environment is so strange that there’s a narrative for pretty much everyone. PMI has been contracting all year.

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APRIL 24, 2023

They all have different sensitivities to economic factors like trade, inflation, commodities, and growth. ” A Secular Bull Market is an extended period of time (10-20 years) driven by broad economic shifts that create an environment conducive to increasing corporate revenue and earnings. Markets are complex mechanisms.

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MAY 1, 2023

Stocks Rally As Attention Shifts To Fed’s May Meeting Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Strong earnings from several mega-cap technology companies offset renewed regional banking jitters and weak economic data, leaving stocks higher for the week. The Wall Street Journal, April 28, 2023 2. CNBC, April 27, 2023 5.

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JULY 31, 2023

1,2,3 Stocks Pop Stocks were flat for much of last week amid a batch of new earnings, a 0.25% interest rate hike, and strong economic data. 5 Recession Deferred Expectations of a recession were high coming into 2023. This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing Index.

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APRIL 17, 2023

5 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Housing Starts. Index of Leading Economic Indicators. Source: Econoday, April 14, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. Source: Zacks, April 14, 2023 Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only. The Wall Street Journal, April 14, 2023 2.

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JULY 20, 2023

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JANUARY 30, 2023

Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks added to their early 2023 gains amid a busy stream of mixed corporate earnings results and conflicting economic data. There was enough new economic data to support both the “recession is coming” and the “soft landing” camps. The Wall Street Journal, January 27, 2023 2.

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MAY 22, 2023

The prospect of an agreement helped to lift a cloud of uncertainty that had weighed on markets in recent weeks and sparked sufficient optimism to shake off comments by the Dallas Fed President, who indicated that economic data may not support a pause in rate hikes yet. The Wall Street Journal, May 19, 2023 2. IRS.gov, April 4, 2023 8.

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APRIL 3, 2023

Inflation Grinds Lower I n an otherwise news-light week, Friday saw the release of February’s personal income and outlays report, which provides insight into inflation and consumer expenditures, the dominant contributor to economic growth. 4 This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing Index.

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JANUARY 23, 2023

Mixed Results Following Weak Economic Data Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks showed mixed results last week as recession fears resurfaced in response to weak economic data and a tepid start to a new corporate earnings season. economic growth is consumer spending. The Earnings Scout, January 19, 2023 5.

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JANUARY 18, 2023

Markets How do muni bonds stack up going into 2023? institutionalinvestor.com) Startup valuations trended down in the second half of 2022. angellist.com) Economic uncertainty is not slow the pace of investment at Brookfield Infrastructure Partners ($BIP). marketwatch.com) In a calendar year, stocks can rise while earnings fall.

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MARCH 6, 2023

4 Disconcerting Economic Data It was a relatively quiet week for economic news, but several new economic data reports gave insights into overall activity. This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: Factory Orders. Source: Econoday, March 3, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. Answer: Libya.

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MARCH 27, 2023

The Committee had considered leaving rates unchanged given banking stressors but unanimously voted to raise rates by 0.25%, citing elevated inflation, resilient economic activity, and a strong labor market. 5 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Consumer Confidence. The Wall Street Journal, March 24, 2023 2. IRS.gov, 2023 7.

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APRIL 10, 2023

Stocks ended a shortened week of trading mixed amid revived recession fears on Wall Street triggered by weak economic data. 6 This Week: Key Economic Data Wednesday: Consumer Price Index (CPI). Source: Econoday, April 7, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. The Wall Street Journal, April 6, 2023 2.

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MAY 8, 2023

The Fed indicated it may pause further rate hikes, suggesting that future decisions will be based on economic data and prevailing financial conditions. 4, 5 This Week: Key Economic Data Wednesday: Consumer Price Index (CPI). Source: Econoday, May 5, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. IRS.gov, 2023 7.

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JUNE 12, 2023

Stocks rose again the following day, holding onto their gains, with the S&P 500 hitting a new closing high for 2023. 6 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Consumer Price Index (CPI). Source: Econoday, June 9, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. The Wall Street Journal, June 9, 2023.

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JULY 17, 2023

6 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Retail Sales. Index of Leading Economic Indicators. Source: Econoday, July 14 , 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. The Wall Street Journal, July 14, 2023 2. The Wall Street Journal, July 14, 2023 3. The Wall Street Journal, July 14, 2023 4.

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JULY 24, 2023

6 This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) Composite Flash. Source: Econoday, July 21 , 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. economic data releases (including key economic indicators), Federal Reserve policy meetings, and speaking engagements of Federal Reserve officials.

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MAY 30, 2023

This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Consumer Confidence. Source: Econoday, May 26, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. economic data releases (including key economic indicators), Federal Reserve policy meetings, and speaking engagements of Federal Reserve officials. IRS.gov, April 24, 2023 5.

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