Cornerstone Financial Advisory

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

FOMC Says Inflation Is Still Too High Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Concerns over a firmer monetary policy were heightened by fresh economic data, touching off a climb in bond yields and a slide in stock prices last week. However, members diverged on the economy, with some members finding the risk of recession elevated.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Stocks Rally To Record Highs Stocks traded in a fairly tight range for the first half of the short week, yawning at the lack of economic data while awaiting earnings results from one key company that creates chips that power the artificial intelligence operations of many firms. 3,4 This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: New Home Sales.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

MARCH 4, 2024

1 Economic news also helped boost markets. Consumers Remain Upbeat With all the excitement over AI, it’s easy to overlook some key economic indicators that also speak to the underlying strength of the economy—specifically, consumer data. 3,4 This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: Motor Vehicle Sales.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

MARCH 11, 2024

The economy added 275,000 jobs in February—exceeding the 198,000 expected—but wage growth slowed, and jobless claims edged up. Some investors saw that as a negative, while others viewed it as a “Goldilocks” moment—an economy that’s not too hot or cold. 6,7 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Consumer Price Index.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | November 4th, 2024 Stocks Retreat on Jobs and Election Concerns Stocks slid last week as mixed economic data and strong-but-not-spectacular Q3 corporate reports failed to inspire investors. This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: Motor Vehicle Sales. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell 1.36 Factory Orders.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Yields rose after traders speculated that strong economic data might persuade the Fed to raise rates. Economic Strength, Housing Weakness The economy continued to evidence surprising strength according to data released last week. 6,7 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). Jobless Claims.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Stocks overcame poor earnings results from some of America’s largest companies to post gains last week as investors cheered positive earnings surprises, easing inflation and a rebound in economic growth. Meanwhile, positive earnings surprises from “old economy” companies powered markets higher. Economic Growth Exceeds Expectations.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: September Stocks Open In Positive Territory Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Falling bond yields–spurred by weak economic data–helped lift stocks to weekly gains. A downward revision of Q2 economic growth and fresh signs of a cooling labor market reversed the recent rise in bond yield.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Mixed Economic Signals Amid recent signs of a labor market cooling (a hopeful sign for ending rate hikes), last Thursday’s initial jobless claims report showed only a slight increase of 204,000. 6 This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing Index. a Registered Investment Advisor.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Economic Strength The strength of the U.S. economy has come into the spotlight. An analysis conducted by The Wall Street Journal recently proposed that the economy’s resilience could be attributed, at least in part, to the productivity driven by the technology sector. a Registered Investment Advisor.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Ironically, strong retail sales numbers—while a sign of a strong economy—send a mixed message to investors. Confident consumers tend to spend money, which may take some pressure off the Fed as it looks to manage economic activity. This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: Fed Official Austan Goolsbee speaks. Housing Market Index.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

MARCH 25, 2024

He added that if the economy keeps on its current course, that the FOMC would likely “begin dialing back policy restraint at some point this year.” 4,5 This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: New Home Sales. Investment Advisor Representative, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., Retail Inventories.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Instead, investors interpreted it as confirmation of a robust economy. 3 This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: ISM Services Index. Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; February 2, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. a Registered Investment Advisor.

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James Hendries

JULY 13, 2022

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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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

JANUARY 8, 2024

Jobs and services sector news painted a better picture of the economy on Thursday, but as the 10-year Treasury hit 4%, stock prices responded negatively. 3,4 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: International Trade in Goods. Investment Advisor Representative, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.,

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James Hendries

AUGUST 23, 2022

At this rate, home sales will likely continue to slow and residential investment could turn out to be a drag on Q3 economic growth. Given the lag between Federal Reserve (Fed) policy and the real economy, we have not likely seen the bottom in the housing market. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal.

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James Hendries

AUGUST 3, 2022

Perhaps the market’s biggest fear has been that the Fed may overdo its tightening to fight inflation and send the economy into a painful recession, break something, or both. He acknowledged that the economy is slowing (which is what the Fed wants) and that the full effect of the rate hikes had not yet been felt. Of course, the U.S.

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James Hendries

MARCH 6, 2023

Suggesting an economy makes “no landing” makes no sense. Economic activity does not stop like an airplane eventually does, but rather the economy will settle into a steady state where growth is consistent with factors such as population and productivity. Analogies eventually break down, especially this one.

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Financial Symmetry

MAY 1, 2025

1 But when there is real economic uncertainty and information is quickly changing, volatility is a sign that markets are functioning. Sudden drops in the market and heightened volatility can be unnerving, as can rapidly changing economic policies. RISKS Investments involve risks.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

JULY 8, 2024

1 Nasdaq, S&P Extend Runs ADP’s employment report on Wednesday showed private-sector employers added 150,000 jobs in June—slightly slower than May’s pace—adding to investor hopes that a slowing economy may prompt the Fed to adjust short-term rates as early as September. a Registered Investment Advisor. Consumer Sentiment.

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Bell Investment Advisors

JULY 22, 2022

In June, the stock market ebbed once again, reflecting investors’ concerns about the twin risks of inflation and economic slowdown. While the Fed’s tightening cycle presently consumes much of investors’ attention, economic conditions are also top of mind. The post Bear Market June appeared first on Bell Investment Advisors.

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James Hendries

DECEMBER 12, 2022

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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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

JUNE 10, 2024

Weekly Market Insights: Solid Week Despite Mixed Reports Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks rose last week despite conflicting stories from economic reports. 1 All Eyes On The Jobs Report Weak manufacturing data prompted declines early in the week, reflecting investor concerns over the economy’s strength.

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Bell Investment Advisors

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

We proposed last month that investors have started to look beyond the Fed and shift their attention to corporate earnings and the economy. The strong economic finish to 2022, however, seems to have put that debate to rest. The economy grew at an inflation-adjusted rate of 2.1% for the full 2022 calendar year.

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Ballast Advisors

JULY 19, 2023

As we reach the end of the second quarter of 2023, we want to provide you with an update on the markets and key developments that have occurred in the economy. Overall Economic Overview: The second quarter of 2023 has witnessed a mixed economic landscape characterized by a series of challenges and opportunities.

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Bell Investment Advisors

AUGUST 2, 2022

Related to that idea, investors also believe it’s possible the Federal Reserve could begin cutting rates as early as next year as inflation and economic activity slow. While corporate earnings have been mostly strong, data suggests the Federal Reserve succeeded in cooling the economy with rate increases.

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James Hendries

OCTOBER 4, 2022

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. Investing involves risks including possible loss of principal.

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Bell Investment Advisors

JANUARY 4, 2024

Investors now expect a loosening of monetary policy and a soft economic landing with no immediate recession. The most recent GDP report measured economic growth at an astonishing 4.9%. The post Happy Holidays appeared first on Bell Investment Advisors. Why did financial markets deliver such favorable results in December?

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

MAY 22, 2023

The prospect of an agreement helped to lift a cloud of uncertainty that had weighed on markets in recent weeks and sparked sufficient optimism to shake off comments by the Dallas Fed President, who indicated that economic data may not support a pause in rate hikes yet. These encouraging reports, however, were followed by a disappointing 3.4%

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

AUGUST 22, 2022

Despite the week’s losses, stocks exhibited resiliency in the face of a string of troubling economic news that included flat retail sales, weak housing numbers, an inversion in the yield curve, and tepid economic data out of China. This Week: Key Economic Data. a Registered Investment Advisor. New Home Sales.

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Bell Investment Advisors

JULY 1, 2023

While labor demand has pushed up inflation, it’s also part of what has kept the domestic economy growing. International economies, on the other hand, present a more mixed picture. The Chinese economy expanded by a robust 5%, but that was less than expected. Japan’s economy has moved out of a recession.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

JANUARY 30, 2023

Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks added to their early 2023 gains amid a busy stream of mixed corporate earnings results and conflicting economic data. There was enough new economic data to support both the “recession is coming” and the “soft landing” camps. economy expanded at a 2.9% GDP Report The U.S.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

JANUARY 22, 2024

Weekly Market Insights: Big Win For Big Tech Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks finished higher last week, with big tech again leading amid lingering uncertainty over how continued economic strength would influence the Fed’s rate decision. 4,5,6,7 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: US Two-Year Note Auction.

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James Hendries

JULY 21, 2022

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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James Hendries

AUGUST 15, 2022

economy contracted for the second straight quarter. The rule of thumb is two quarters of negative GDP defines a recession, but the official definition by the National Bureau of Economic Research is broader than that. Given the slowing economy, intense cost pressures, and a strong U.S. All index data from FactSet.

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Bell Investment Advisors

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

While they are likely to pause further hikes some time in early 2023, they would probably need to see a significant reduction of inflation and/or a weakening of economic fundamentals to see an interest rate cut. As with prior months, October presents its share of positive economic data. We are here to help.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

AUGUST 29, 2022

After starting the week sharply lower on renewed rising interest rates and economic slowdown fears, markets staged a modest turnaround beginning mid-week. Stocks rallied on Thursday, sparked by a revised Gross Domestic Product estimate showing the economy’s shrinking less than initially estimated. This Week: Key Economic Data.

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