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At the Money: Why Self-Insight Is So Important  

The Big Picture

In work on economic games, he explores how choices commonly presumed to be economic in nature actually hinge more on psychological factors, such as social norms and emotion. But people feel that they have license to comment on something that lies far outside of their actual area of expertise. That’s one issue.

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Client Letter | Looking Ahead | November 2, 2022

James Hendries

Some recent softening in economic data, coupled with signals from the bond market, may be indicating that Fed policymakers’ concerted inflation fight may be closer to the end than the beginning. We should also have slowing corporate earnings growth and greater economic uncertainty to contend with, some formidable seas to navigate.

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Client Letter | Midyear Outlook 2022: Navigating Turbulence | July 12, 2022

James Hendries

Understandably, rising prices, slowing economic growth, and a challenging first half for both stocks and bonds have many investors on edge, and fatigue from more than two years of COVID-19 measures doesn’t make it any easier. Any economic forecasts set forth may not develop as predicted and are subject to change.

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Client Letter | Outlook 2023: Finding Balance | December 6, 2022

James Hendries

Any economic forecasts set forth may not develop as predicted and are subject to change. References to markets, asset classes, and sectors are generally regarding the corresponding market index. For a list of descriptions of the indexes and economic terms referenced, please visit our website at lplresearch.com/definitions.

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Client Letter | Better Times Ahead | September 28, 2022

James Hendries

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. Any economic forecasts set forth may not develop as predicted and are subject to change. References to markets, asset classes, and sectors are generally regarding the corresponding market index.

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Client Letter | The Best and Worst of Times | September 7, 2022

James Hendries

Any economic forecasts set forth may not develop as predicted and are subject to change. References to markets, asset classes, and sectors are generally regarding the corresponding market index. For a list of descriptions of the indexes and economic terms referenced, please visit our website at lplresearch.com/definitions.

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Client Letter | Big Week for Market Watchers | August 3, 2022

James Hendries

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. Any economic forecasts set forth may not develop as predicted and are subject to change. Insurance products are offered through LPL or its licensed affiliates.

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