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Market Commentary: Good Riddance February, Hello March

Carson Wealth

Good Riddance, February The second half of February was rough, as worries over the economy, tariffs, and large cap tech weakness dominated the conversation. We continue to think the bull market is alive and well and the economy is on solid footing, but that doesnt mean we wont have scary headlines or worries. Heres the thing.

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Market Commentary: Stocks Hit New Highs Amid a Year of Milestones

Carson Wealth

Optimism over lower taxes, a stronger economy, animal spirits, and strong earnings all were likely reasons for the surge. The economy created 227,000 jobs in November, close to expectations, which somewhat made up for the low 36,000 number in October (revised up from 12,000). For reference, the 2019 average was 166,000.

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Market Commentary: S&P 500 Approaching All-Time High but US Economic Momentum Slowing

Carson Wealth

The index started with just 12 companies, representing major segments of the economy at the time, like leather, steel, and sugar. The economy created 139,000 jobs in May (above expectations for a 126,000 increase) and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.2%. It was meant to gauge the overall health of the industrial sector.

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Transcript: Melissa Smith, co-Head of Commercial Banking at JPMorgan

The Big Picture

Previously she was co-head of the bank’s Innovation Economy Group. Alright, so, so you go from public finance, how did you evolve towards co-head of innovation economy? So Barry Ritholtz : Let’s talk about your dual role, your, your co-head of innovation economy and your head of specialized industries.

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GIFT City: India’s Strategic Gateway to Global Finance

International College of Financial Planning

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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Key Trends and Concerns for Investors in 2025

WiserAdvisor

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing is on the rise and is expected to grow in the coming years If you have not already considered ESG investing , 2025 might be the year to give it a serious look. That kind of pressure ensures companies prioritize ESG governance and ethical practices. As of the end of 2024, the U.S.

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Market Commentary: Some Favorite Charts from 2024 and a New Congress Is Sworn In

Carson Wealth

Short-term yields fell on Fed rate cuts, although fewer than expected at the start of the year as the economy topped expectations. We think the current expected slower path of rate cuts is very unlikely to push the economy into a recession on its own, but it will make the economy more sensitive to other shocks.