The Big Picture

AUGUST 23, 2023

– “ Art ” refers to the fact that this is not a science, and there is no single optimal solution for everybody. – “ Imperfect information ” refers to the fact that no one can possibly know all there is to know at any given moment. There is a lot of nuance packed into those 17 words.

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Calculated Risk

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

percent in the fourth quarter of 2023 , according to the "second" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The update primarily reflected a downward revision to private inventory investment that was partly offset by upward revisions to state and local government spending and consumer spending (refer to "Updates to GDP").

Government 189

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The Big Picture

APRIL 24, 2023

We have previously discussed ( see this , this , this , and this ) why the 20% bull/bear frame of reference is simply noisy nonsense. They all have different sensitivities to economic factors like trade, inflation, commodities, and growth. Sometimes it’s phrased as “ Is the bear market over? ”

Economics 299

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Calculated Risk

MAY 30, 2024

percent in the first quarter of 2024, according to the "second" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The update primarily reflected a downward revision to consumer spending (refer to "Updates to GDP"). In the fourth quarter of 2023, real GDP increased 3.4 In the advance estimate, the increase in real GDP was 1.6

Government 182

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Calculated Risk

AUGUST 30, 2023

percent in the second quarter of 2023 , according to the "second" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. percent (refer to "Updates to GDP"). From the BEA: Gross Domestic Product, Second Quarter 2023 (Second Estimate) and Corporate Profits (Preliminary) Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.1

Government 189

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Calculated Risk

JUNE 27, 2024

percent in the first quarter of 2024 (table 1), according to the "third" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. These revisions were partly offset by a downward revision to consumer spending (refer to "Updates to GDP"). In the fourth quarter of 2023, real GDP increased 3.4

Government 162

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Calculated Risk

MARCH 30, 2023

percent in the fourth quarter of 2022 ), according to the "third" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The revision primarily reflected downward revisions to exports and consumer spending (refer to "Updates to GDP"). In the third quarter, real GDP increased 3.2 In the second estimate, the increase in real GDP was 2.7

Economics 162

Economics Investments Investing 162

Calculated Risk

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

percent in the third quarter of 2023 , according to the "second" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Imports, which are a subtraction in the calculation of GDP, were revised down (refer to "Updates to GDP"). In the second quarter, real GDP increased 2.1

Government 173

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Calculated Risk

DECEMBER 21, 2023

percent in the third quarter of 2023 , according to the "third" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Imports, which are a subtraction in the calculation of GDP, were revised down (refer to "Updates to GDP"). In the second quarter, real GDP increased 2.1 In the second estimate, the increase in real GDP was 5.2

Government 162

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The Big Picture

JULY 25, 2023

Essentially, he was referring to the entire field of behavioral economics. I have addressed Tax Alpha before ( see this and this ); but Pomp indirectly raised a very different issue: Why do people underperform their own assets? BeFin explains why people underperform their own holdings.

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Calculated Risk

MAY 25, 2023

percent in the first quarter of 2023 , according to the "second" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. percent (refer to "Updates to GDP"). In the fourth quarter, real GDP increased 2.6 The GDP estimate released today is based on more complete source data than were available for the "advance" estimate issued last month.

Government 150

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Alpha Architect

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Investments considered environmentally friendly are often referred to as “green,” while “brown” denotes the opposite. We begin by looking at what economic theory tells us our expectations should be. Important questions for investors are: What are the expected returns to green stocks?

Government 103

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Harness Wealth

APRIL 4, 2025

and Chris Lee, MTax The Tax Adviser) Transfer pricing refers to the setting of the internal price for transactions between entities owned or controlled by the same entity for goods, services, intangible property transfers, rents, and loans. Interested in using Harness at your tax firm, or know a tax firm youd like to refer to Harness?

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Mish Talk

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The software was intended to replace ASX's Clearing House Electronic Subregister System (CHESS) "to improve functionality and efficiency, and adopt global standards".

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International College of Financial Planning

JUNE 17, 2025

Introduction to GIFT City and Its Legal-Economic Status The Gujarat International Finance Tech-City, commonly referred to as GIFT City, is a landmark initiative by the Government of India aimed at creating a world-class financial centre within the country.

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The Big Picture

DECEMBER 11, 2024

This sounds like you’re referring to fitness alpha helps you make better decisions, especially in times of volatility. And it begins with decision making, and this is a direct relationship to the ideas coming from behavioral economics, um, and this idea that we are not always rational decision maker. Absolutely.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Economic news that showed a 2.2 9 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Fed Officials Neel Kashkari and Patrick Harker speak. Source: I nvestors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar ; November 8, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 4.307 percent.

Marketing 52

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Darrow Wealth Management

MARCH 3, 2025

For reference, a correlation of 1.0 As economic conditions and income needs change, so too will your asset allocation. The choice between stocks and bonds depends on their individual circumstances, such as risk tolerance, time horizon, and financial goals. means the assets are perfectly correlated and will move in tandem.

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Park Place Financial

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Estates Estate Planning in this Economic Climate Schedule a Complimentary Financial Review CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE. Between inflation, increasing interest rates, federal changes to monetary policies, and global conflict, many factors are putting a strain on the current economic situation. Create a Trust . Work with the Professionals .

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The Big Picture

MAY 7, 2025

I don’t understand this imposter syndrome you’re referring to, but let’s talk about other mistakes, you know? Barry Ritholtz : So the funny thing is as soon as I saw that journal article that referred to after the Big Short, where Paulson, it was really one of his lieutenants is the guy who created that bet.

Asset Allocation 147

Asset Allocation Medical Assets Management 147

Investment Writing

AUGUST 1, 2023

As I read market and economic commentary, I see a split between writers who use “it” vs. “they” to refer to the Fed. Many investment professionals refer to the Fed as “they” because they are thinking about the individuals who make up the FOMC. It’s the law. I’m a Wall St editor.

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Discipline Funds

APRIL 30, 2025

The NBER defines a recession as A significant decline in economic activity that is spread across the economy and lasts more than a few months. In other words, any increase in prices is likely to be what the Fed famously referred to as “transitory” But now they’re in a real bind here.

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Discipline Funds

DECEMBER 17, 2024

My greatest contribution to the field of economics is my General Theory of Assflation. I am referring to my explanation of “asset price inflation” relative to QE. I jokingly referred to this as assflation because how else can you respond to things that seem obviously wrong, except with a joke?

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MarketWatch

JUNE 23, 2023

President Joe Biden on Wednesday plans to visit Chicago and deliver “a major address on ‘Bidenomics,’” the White House said Friday, adding that the term refers to “his vision for growing the economy from the middle out and the bottom up, not the top-down.”

Planning 75

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Diamond Consultants

APRIL 22, 2025

Plus, there are economic benefits of independent business ownership that advisors typically dont want to forfeit by moving back to a W-2 channel. Here are four compelling paths: Break-back to an employee model This is far and away the least likely option for independent advisors.

Compliance 52

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MarketWatch

MARCH 6, 2023

The Chinese government on Sunday set this year’s economic growth target at around 5%. Michael Hewson, chief market analyst at CMC Markets UK, referred to the target as “unambitious,” and said it led to early Monday losses for oil. Crude-oil prices settled higher on Monday, shaking off concerns over the energy demand outlook.

Economics 40

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Trade Brains

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Here we shall discuss the most traded commodities in the world with their importance, impact on economics and factors affecting their prices globally. The price of Brent crude oil depends on supply and demand factors where the demand for crude oil is linked with global economic performance.

Economics 119

Economics Food Manufacturing Government 119

Fortune Financial

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

households own at least one pet , and these days pet owners are more likely to refer to themselves as ‘pet parents’ as they view their animal companions as de facto members of the family. per annum with growth every single year regardless of economic circumstances. They also spend on their pets accordingly.

Food 95

Food Budgeting Financial Advisor Economics 95

Harness Wealth

MARCH 7, 2025

Wealth taxes not only collect little revenue and create legal uncertainty, but an Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) report argues that they can also disincentivize entrepreneurship, harming innovation and long-term growth. But instead of only taxing real estate, it covers all wealth an individual owns.

Taxes 52

Taxes Retirement Financial Advisor Retirement Planning 52

Yardley Wealth Management

AUGUST 20, 2024

Fluctuations in stock prices, interest rates, and economic indicators can trigger fear and uncertainty, leading many to abandon their financial plans in favor of reactive decision-making. Market volatility refers to the rate at which prices rise and fall in financial markets.

Financial Planning 40

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Nationwide Financial

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The latest expression buzzing through the financial media is “immaculate disinflation,” which refers to the possibility of inflation falling quickly to the Fed’s 2% target with minimal economic growth or employment damage. (Think “transitory inflation” or “soft landing.”) Some clarity in terminology may be helpful at this point.

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oXYGen Financial

APRIL 9, 2023

![CDATA[ Many people may date themselves when they make a reference to home economics or shop classes they took during high school, but chances are if you asked these people if the skills they learned were relevant, they'd say "absolutely!" The same can be said for personal finance education.

Education 59

Education Economics 59

MarketWatch

JUNE 12, 2023

On Monday, Taiwan’s Economic Daily News reported that TSMC was now using 70% to 80% of its 5-nanometer transistor-making capacity because of Nvidia orders, up from previous usage levels in the more than 50% range. NVDA have allowed the third-party fab to increase use of its capacity significantly.

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Advisor Perspectives

JULY 18, 2024

The dilemma that all Fed committees and chairpersons face when the economic cycle nears a turn but then repeats itself can be summed up with Fed chair Jerome Powell’s recent references: “Easing too soon, too much could harm inflation progress.”

Economy 52

Economy Economics 52

Yardley Wealth Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Risk tolerance refers to your ability and willingness to endure changes in your investment value. Keep yourself updated on market trends, economic indicators, and investment strategies. Remember, successful retirement investing requires patience and discipline. By rebalancing consistently, you ensure your investments stay on track.

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Advisor Perspectives

APRIL 6, 2024

Many of us have our favorite economic and financial indicators. I’m referring to those indicators that don’t get a lot - if any - attention from the television channels geared toward finance and markets and yet can provide important insights.

Marketing 52

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Advisor Perspectives

APRIL 5, 2024

Many of us have our favorite economic and financial indicators. I’m referring to those indicators that don’t get a lot - if any - attention from the television channels geared toward finance and markets and yet can provide important insights.

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