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The Economy vs. Interest Rates

Bell Investment Advisors

The broader economy surprises, too. With a seemingly unstoppable labor market and an economy that’s defied recession expectations, why have most financial markets declined since July? While higher rates suppress asset prices, they also tend to reward us with higher future returns. during the third quarter.

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Thursday links: domain picking

Abnormal Returns

(bloomberg.com) NEA is becoming a registered investment advisor. investmentnews.com) Why ETFs continue to gobble up new asset classes. investmentnews.com) Why ETFs continue to gobble up new asset classes. pionline.com) Economy Q4 2022 GDP was solid, but two leading indicators point toward recession.

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Too Much of a Good Thing

Bell Investment Advisors

economy added a whopping 517,000 jobs in January, more than double the previous month. In a return to a now-familiar “good news is bad news” dynamic, these reports stirred fears that the economy is still running too hot and that the Federal Reserve will have to continue raising rates. A very hot jobs report came out on February 3rd.

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Client Letter | Outlook 2023: Finding Balance | December 6, 2022

James Hendries

Whether it’s about the markets and global economy or what’s happening in our local communities, the news we’re hearing on a daily basis has the potential to disrupt the balance of our lives. LPL Research’s Outlook 2023: Finding Balance is our guide to how the readjustments in the economy and markets may impact you in the coming year.

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Two Most Important Fundamentals for Sector/Theme Investing

Truemind Capital

“IT mein deadly scope hai” “Gaon mein production badh raha hai toh rural economy mein bhi growth hoga” “Internet ki demand badh rahi hai toh internet companies ke stocks mein bhi growth hogi” Most of us have seen the wonderful ads by Smallcase advocating investing based on future growth prospects.

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Client Letter | Better Times Ahead | September 28, 2022

James Hendries

There will be some challenges ahead for the economy as the Federal Reserve (Fed) continues to raise rates to control inflation. We believe the Fed is doing the right thing for the long-term health of the economy, but it does increase near-term economic risks. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal.

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Client Letter | Looking Ahead | November 2, 2022

James Hendries

The market is always forward-looking, and asset prices tend to reflect what may happen months or quarters ahead. As we look ahead, the months of November and December have historically been constructive for asset prices. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal. All index data from FactSet.

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