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The Greatest Missed Opportunity of Our Lifetimes

The Big Picture

The US government? This goes back to Grover Norquists ‘ idea that the government should be made so small it could be “ drowned in a bathtub.” Your grandchildren will blame the toxic combination of incompetency and ideology for the massively increased carrying costs of unfunded spending and tax cuts.

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Weekly Economic Insight – February 27, 2023

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

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. 6 This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: Durable Goods Orders. Thursday: Jobless Claims.

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Sunday links: when ideas combine

Abnormal Returns

msn.com) Policy Nicholas Bagley, "We need a government that can build, whether it’s wind farms or websites." msn.com) Cutting IRS funding reliably reduces overall tax revenue. foreignaffairs.com) The economic schedule for the coming week. (bigtechnology.com) The bull case for the Apple ($AAPL) Vision Pro.

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Understanding business owners’ financial priorities amid economic uncertainty

Nationwide Financial

Just three years ago, business owners were reeling from the swift and significant economic impact of the pandemic. As a financial professional, you can be a reassuring voice – and potentially aid in helping them address the impacts of economic volatility – as we brace for turmoil ahead. have been mild to moderate.

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The National Debt Ceiling and How it Could Affect You

Integrity Financial Planning

The national debt ceiling is the amount of money that the United States Government is allowed to borrow to pay for its expenses. These expenses include things like Social Security and Medicare benefits, tax refunds, military salaries, and interest payments on outstanding debt the nation may have. 3] A recession could occur.

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The Top in the US Dollar Is In. Where to From Here?

Mish Talk

Yesterday, the Bank of Japan unexpectedly lifted its ceiling on 10-year government bonds from 0.25 Japan 10-year bond yield courtesy of Trading Economics. US 10-year bond yield courtesy of Trading Economics. percent to 0.50 The BOJ lifted the ceiling to stop an unwelcome slide in the yen. US Treasury Note 10-Year Yield.

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Weekly Market Insights – April 29, 2024

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

4 On Thursday, markets slipped on two fresh pieces of economic data: a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) slowdown and higher consumer prices. Earnings Vs. Inflation Corporate earnings and economic reports battled it out last week. The big economic news was that Q1 GDP grew at a 1.6 But by midday, selling pressure slowed.