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The Economy vs. Interest Rates

Bell Investment Advisors

The economic backdrop to these losses, however, stands out. labor market. The broader economy surprises, too. A report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis showed that gross domestic product grew at an inflation-adjusted annual rate of 4.9% stocks and U.S. bonds declined in October, falling by 2.3% and 1.3%, respectively.

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Happy Holidays

Bell Investment Advisors

Not to be left out, the bond market rose by 9% from its October low. Why did financial markets deliver such favorable results in December? Investors now expect a loosening of monetary policy and a soft economic landing with no immediate recession. bond market returns to nearly match those of the U.S.

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Bear Market June

Bell Investment Advisors

In June, the stock market ebbed once again, reflecting investors’ concerns about the twin risks of inflation and economic slowdown. and international stocks into bear market territory. While the Fed’s tightening cycle presently consumes much of investors’ attention, economic conditions are also top of mind.

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Client Letter | Better Times Ahead | September 28, 2022

James Hendries

Dear Valued Investor, In the last several weeks, we have continued to face elevated uncertainty in financial markets due to high inflation and rising interest rates, and we thought it was an important time to take stock with the final quarter of 2022 just ahead. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal.

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The Silver Lining of Volatility

Bell Investment Advisors

The volatility which has dogged financial markets this year continued during May. stock market declined for several sessions until it was 5.5% bond market logged its first positive monthly return this year, increasing by 0.6%. Also, when an economy is running too hot, the excess demand creates inflation.

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A Winding Road

Bell Investment Advisors

High inflation puts a consistently unwanted pressure on consumers and on the economy in general. Rate increases, however, raise the chance of a recession, a possibility now being priced in to the market as illustrated by September’s market drop. The post A Winding Road appeared first on Bell Investment Advisors.

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Weekly Market Insight – October 10, 2022

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

prime minister’s decision to reverse a tax cut proposal that had upended financial markets the previous week lifted investors. Falling yields further lifted investor enthusiasm, as did new economic data indicating a cooling economy. This Week: Key Economic Data. Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Meeting Minutes.