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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. Home sales picked up. 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.

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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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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. in August of this year. At the same time, inflation is decelerating.

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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. References to markets, asset classes, and sectors are generally regarding the corresponding market index.

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Client Letter | Midyear Outlook 2022: Navigating Turbulence | July 12, 2022

James Hendries

A global economy that was already vulnerable to inflation from supply chain disruptions, tight labor markets, excess stimulus, and loose monetary policy came under more pressure when Russian aggression in Ukraine added sharply rising commodity prices and Europe on the brink of recession to the mix. The sources of turbulence are clear.

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Client Letter | Big Week for Market Watchers | August 3, 2022

James Hendries

economy contracted for the second straight quarter. With a strong, even if slowing, job market and resilient consumer spending, we believe not enough sectors of the economy are contracting to qualify as an official recession. Given the slowing economy, intense cost pressures, and a strong U.S. All index data from FactSet.

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Client Letter | Looking Forward | July 5, 2022

James Hendries

economy remain relatively strong. economy indeed fall into recession, the consensus is indicating a shallow recession may be a likely outcome. References to markets, asset classes, and sectors are generally regarding the corresponding market index. over the subsequent six months, rising every time. Should the U.S.

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