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Market Commentary: Another October Low Forming?

Carson Wealth

The economy has strong momentum, with growth accelerating since the first half of the year. Retail and food service sales have increased at an 8.6% Through June 2023, the economy grew 2.4% Since then, the economy has accelerated. The September retail and food services sales data underlined the economy’s momentum.

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Market Commentary: Stocks and the Economy Show Continued Strength

Carson Wealth

After a large reversal Thursday, stocks bounced back Friday, bolstered by the continued impressive performance of the economy (further details below). Instead of saying the economy grew at a “modest” pace, Fed members said it’s growing at a “moderate” pace. Moderate” is Fedspeak for a strong economy. The economy grew 2.4%

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Market Commentary: Markets React to Inflation

Carson Wealth

Both headline and core inflation (excluding food and energy) came in above expectations. Inflation within every other major category, including food prices, vehicle prices, and even household furnishings, apparel, airfares, and hotels prices, has eased relative to last June. Headline inflation is up 3.5% HICP is up 2.4%

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Sunday links: chasing contentment

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wsj.com) Charles Schwab ($SCHW) is unique in financial services. morningstar.com) More states are cracking down on food stamps. theatlantic.com) Economy Are tightening lending standards going to tip the U.S. (axios.com) The commercial real estate recession is going to take a while to play out. washingtonpost.com) U.S.

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Market Commentary: Good News Is Good News

Carson Wealth

Strong economic growth and better data should be viewed positively, as it shows the economy isn’t falling into a recession. The economy ran above trend last year, despite high interest rates. The economy ran above trend last year, despite high interest rates. Economy: This Time Was Different, and That’s a Big Deal The U.S.

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Market Commentary: The Bullish Signals Are Stacking Up

Carson Wealth

Energy and food price inflation has pulled back significantly, which should be a tailwind for consumption. As the chart below shows, declining energy and food prices have pushed inflation down. The recent drop in natural gas prices has also sent services prices lower over the past couple of months. over the year.

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Market Commentary: Bulls Smile at January and February Market Gains

Carson Wealth

The economy continues to appear in good shape. s consumer-driven economy. More Signs the Economy Is Holding Up Looking Under the Hood at Inflation On Thursday, we received inflation data from the Personal Consumption Expenditure Index (PCE), the Federal Reserve’s preferred metric of inflation. Overall, inflation is easing.