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The Economy vs. Interest Rates

Bell Investment Advisors

The economic backdrop to these losses, however, stands out. labor market. Comparing present day data with data from 2000 through 2019, we clearly see strength in the present. On a broad level, initial jobless claims are presently the lowest they have been when compared to the twenty years prior to the pandemic.

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Mastering Finances with a Certified Investment/Financial Advisor

International College of Financial Planning

How Investment Advisors Play a Significant Role in Managing Finances? The field of investment advisory presents a world of opportunities for individuals passionate about finance and investments. They play a critical role in building and strengthening long-term client partnerships.

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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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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% While necessary, the focus on fighting inflation presents a few risks to investors. The Federal Reserve typically responds by raising interest rates to slow economic activity.

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Fed Skips Increase For Now

Bell Investment Advisors

Financial markets had persistently priced in rate cuts for the second half of 2023. International economies, on the other hand, present a more mixed picture. The World Bank and The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) are still predicting the world’s economy will expand by about 2 to 2.5%

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Weekly Market Insights – February 6, 2023

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

Powell: Inflation Heading In The Right Direction Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks were mixed last week following better-than-expected corporate reports and increasing optimism over a slowdown in interest rates. 5 This Week: Key Economic Data Thursday: Jobless Claims. a Registered Investment Advisor.

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Weekly Market Insight – November 7, 2022

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Slip After Powell Comments. Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC. Hawkish comments by Fed Chair Jerome Powell, following the announcement of another 75 basis points interest rate hike last week, cast a pall over financial markets, sending yields higher and stocks lower.