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Fed's Beige Book: "Economic activity increased slightly to moderately"

Calculated Risk

Manufacturing decreased slightly on net, and a number of Districts said manufacturers were stockpiling inventories in anticipation of higher tariffs. The nonfinancial services sector grew slightly overall, with Districts highlighting growth in leisure and hospitality and transportation, notably air travel.

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Sunday links: fast pivots

Abnormal Returns

wsj.com) Apple ($AAPL) is playing the long game in financial services. washingtonpost.com) Economy American consumer behavior is normalizing. abnormalreturns.com) Are you a financial adviser looking for some out-of-the-box thinking? finance.yahoo.com) Why a sizable number of native Hawaiians have moved to Las Vegas.

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15 Recession-Proof Businesses That Thrive in Any Economy

Clever Girl Finance

But while the economy slows, certain businesses remain steady, and some even thrive. Lets dive into 15 of the best recession-proof business ideas you can start today, even in a bad economy. This is because consumers become concerned about the economy or have lost their jobs and means of income.

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Risk Management in Financial Services During 2023 – 10 Key Highlights

Risk Management Guru

As the year 2023 draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on the significant strides made in the realm of Risk Management within the financial services industry. Greater use of data and analytics : Financial services firms are using data and analytics to identify and manage risks more effectively.

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Tuesday links: a terrible combination

Abnormal Returns

wsj.com) FTX's legal, consulting and financial services providers are raking it in. calculatedriskblog.com) A record number of multi-family homes are under construction. foreignaffairs.com) Economy Why OPEC has been unable to push oil prices higher. (investingmotherlode.com) What the CIA can teach investors.

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The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech (June 2024)

Nerd's Eye View

This month's edition kicks off with the news that 'startup' custodian Altruist has completed a $169 million fundraising round as it continues to rebuild the RIA custodial tech stack layer-by-layer while positioning itself as the biggest RIA custodian built from scratch and solely for advisors – which, while making it the clear #3 custodian behind (..)

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Market Commentary: Seasonal Tailwinds Ahead, but First an Election

Carson Wealth

If the economy remains strong (as we expect), that would matter much more than just about anything else. Here’s What the October Payroll Report Really Tells Us About the Economy October payrolls were a big disappointment, with job growth clocking in at just 12,000. But those numbers are backward looking.