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1st Quarter 2024 Economic And Market Outlook: Potential Increased Volatility, Threats To Economic Growth, And Equity Markets

Nerd's Eye View

Yet, by taking a measured look at factors driving economic activity and influencing behavior, advisors can help clients face risks they can't control and (hopefully) position themselves to take advantage of opportunities as they develop. Meanwhile, a smorgasbord of potential risks threatens economic growth's "soft landing" narrative.

Economics 174
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Thursday links: economic realities

Abnormal Returns

awealthofcommonsense.com) The housing market is in a very real way locked up. calculatedriskblog.com) The labor market is threading the needle. newsletter.abnormalreturns.com) Mixed media Seven economics books worth checking out including "For a Dollar and a Dream: State Lotteries in Modern America" by Jonathan D.

Economics 174
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Fed's Beige Book: "Economic activity expanded slightly"

Calculated Risk

Fed's Beige Book Overall economic activity expanded slightly , on balance, since late February. Ten out of twelve Districts experienced either slight or modest economic growth—up from eight in the previous report, while the other two reported no changes in activity.

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2024 Economic & Market Outlook

Advisor Perspectives

Our 2024 Economic & Market Outlook covers: Is the recession of 2023 coming in 2024? It appears this Fed rate hike cycle is over and now we pivot to potential rate cuts. But not until inflation has sufficiently cooled. As we've seen before, a lot can happen in the meantime.

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Navigating Financial Storms: Strategies for Building Resilient Balance Sheets

Speaker: Carolina Aponte - Owner and CEO, Caja Holdings LLC

A resilient balance sheet allows a company to withstand financial shocks and adapt to changing market conditions. By implementing these strategies, companies can build a resilient balance sheet that can weather economic storms and position themselves for long-term success.

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Strong Economic Data Gives Reason To Be Constructive on Markets

Wealth Management

Astoria believes emerging markets will continue to struggle if the dollar strengthens and rates are held.

Economics 111
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Podcast links: the economics of innovation

Abnormal Returns

Economics Margaret Hoover talks with Felix Salmon author of "The Phoenix Economy: Work, Life, and Money in the New Not Normal." conversationswithtyler.com) Cardiff Garcia talks about the economics of innovation with Heidi Williams and Caleb Watney. Aswath Damodaran about stock valuations, market efficiency, and the rise of AI.

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