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Financial Market Round-Up – Apr’24

Truemind Capital

Here are some of the popular themes and the risks associated with them: Falling Interest Rates : There has been earnest demand by market participants to cut interest rates in the US and other developed economies on the back of falling inflation rates. Falling interest rates make money cheaper and thus fuel equity market returns.

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The Economy vs. Interest Rates

Bell Investment Advisors

The economic backdrop to these losses, however, stands out. labor market. That’s occurred alongside an impressive number of jobs still unfilled. To be sure, the number of unfilled job openings has declined to 9.6 The broader economy surprises, too. stocks and U.S. bonds declined in October, falling by 2.3%

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It’s The Economy That Matters: PCE, GDP, Durable Goods & Employment Numbers

Advisor Perspectives

Several key economic indicators come out every week to help provide insight into the overall health of the U.S. Policymakers and advisors closely monitor these indicators to understand the direction of interest rates, as the data can significantly impact business decisions and financial markets.

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Financial Market Round-Up – Jul’23

Truemind Capital

Equity Market Insights : Where is the recession? Despite being widely expected for many months, the recession has yet to materialize in the US and other developed economies. The recent rally in the market has made the valuations more expensive compared to historical standards.

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Financial Market Round-Up – Jan’24

Truemind Capital

The stories have the potential to draw many investors into the overvalued market, leaving them distraught after the correction. Contrary to the expectation of an economic slowdown in 2023, the year turned out to be full of surprises, mostly positive ones. You can write to us at connect@truemindcapital.com or call us at 9999505324.

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2023 economic and market outlook: The narrative shifts

Nationwide Financial

economy appears to be in the late stage of expansion, with strong economic activity but labor and supply chains remain constrained. The labor market is very tight, with a low unemployment rate of 3.7% As of this writing, market expectations call for a path of Fed rate hikes to a range of 5.0-5.25%,

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Slower momentum entering the new year: Weekly Economic Review & Outlook

Nationwide Financial

The holiday season typically brings a quiet close to the year in the financial markets. Housing market declined last year, approaching Covid-level numbers. The shift of consumer preferences toward service consumption from goods consumption buffers the services side of the economy. percent rate from a 5.1