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Market Commentary: Another October Low Forming?

Carson Wealth

The economy has strong momentum, with growth accelerating since the first half of the year. Retail and food service sales have increased at an 8.6% Through June 2023, the economy grew 2.4% Since then, the economy has accelerated. At Carson, we have consistently believed the economy is resilient and will avoid a recession.

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Market Commentary: Stocks Hit New Highs Amid a Year of Milestones

Carson Wealth

Optimism over lower taxes, a stronger economy, animal spirits, and strong earnings all were likely reasons for the surge. The economy created 227,000 jobs in November, close to expectations, which somewhat made up for the low 36,000 number in October (revised up from 12,000). For reference, the 2019 average was 166,000.

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A $300,000 College Tour

Wealth Management

Economists at Harvard , of all places, generated a big splash in 2023 when it released an exhaustive study that examined whether the extremely rich students being accepted into these institutions had more impressive academic profiles than the teenagers who fly economy. And it will suggest food stops. Number 8860726. Best part of this?

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Market Commentary: The Bullish Signals Are Stacking Up

Carson Wealth

Energy and food price inflation has pulled back significantly, which should be a tailwind for consumption. As the chart below shows, declining energy and food prices have pushed inflation down. Further good news: Prices for “food at home” i.e., groceries, fell 0.3% Stocks continue to stage an impressive rally off mid-March lows.

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Market Commentary: How Bad Is It?

Carson Wealth

While economic growth may have peaked in the third quarter, we expect the economy to remain supportive. With the economy on firm footing and sentiment turning pessimistic, we remain optimistic a significant year-end rally is still possible. The Energizer Bunny Economy You just can’t put this economy down. Despite the U.S.

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Market Commentary: Markets React to Inflation

Carson Wealth

Both headline and core inflation (excluding food and energy) came in above expectations. Inflation within every other major category, including food prices, vehicle prices, and even household furnishings, apparel, airfares, and hotels prices, has eased relative to last June. Headline inflation is up 3.5% HICP is up 2.4%

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Market Commentary: Good News Is Good News

Carson Wealth

Strong economic growth and better data should be viewed positively, as it shows the economy isn’t falling into a recession. The economy ran above trend last year, despite high interest rates. The economy ran above trend last year, despite high interest rates. Economy: This Time Was Different, and That’s a Big Deal The U.S.