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Podcast links: harsh economic truths

Abnormal Returns

bloomberg.com) Economy Derek Thompson talks 'harsh economic truths' with Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee. (theringer.com) Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway talk wtih Jim Millstein, co-chair of Guggenheim Securities, about a novel way to boost home construction.

Economics 261
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1st Quarter 2024 Economic And Market Outlook: Potential Increased Volatility, Threats To Economic Growth, And Equity Markets

Nerd's Eye View

Yet, by taking a measured look at factors driving economic activity and influencing behavior, advisors can help clients face risks they can't control and (hopefully) position themselves to take advantage of opportunities as they develop. Meanwhile, a smorgasbord of potential risks threatens economic growth's "soft landing" narrative.

Economics 215
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4th Quarter 2023 Economic And Market Outlook: Labor Market, Inflation, And Geopolitics

Nerd's Eye View

The sentiment is especially poignant when it comes to economic forecasting, as it's nearly impossible to get an accurate picture of the current state of the economy at any given moment. The key point is that, given the current economic uncertainty, there are several ways that advisors can help clients prepare for potential downturns.

Economics 241
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Personal finance links: household economics

Abnormal Returns

Podcasts Christine Benz and Dan Lefkovitz talk with John Rekenthaler about his long career writing about investing. morningstar.com) Peter Lazaroff on how much money you need to retire. peterlazaroff.com) Family Every decision we make has trade-offs: the case for staying home to care for small children.

Economics 173
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Navigating Financial Storms: Strategies for Building Resilient Balance Sheets

Speaker: Carolina Aponte - Owner and CEO, Caja Holdings LLC

By implementing these strategies, companies can build a resilient balance sheet that can weather economic storms and position themselves for long-term success. Additionally, companies need to adopt a long-term perspective and engage in rigorous financial planning to identify potential risks and opportunities.

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Podcast links: the economics of weight loss

Abnormal Returns

podcasts.apple.com) Katie Gatti Tassin talks about the economics of weight loss drugs. (forbes.com) Economy Danny Crichton talks with Byrne Hobart and Tobias Huber authors of the new book "Boom: Bubbles and the End of Stagnation." youtube.com) Stephen Dubner on the crisis facing residential real estate brokers.

Economics 162
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Thanks, Joe! Updating Brandon’s Restaurants

The Big Picture

Given the general innumeracy of the public, it’s easy for a dishonest publisher of economic data to create narratives that are not only false and misleading but effective at confusing the public. This was the case in a nonsensical video depicting 100s of restaurant closings as proof the United States was in economic collapse.