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The Economy vs. Interest Rates

Bell Investment Advisors

The broader economy surprises, too. With a seemingly unstoppable labor market and an economy that’s defied recession expectations, why have most financial markets declined since July? Since prices were reduced but the underlying cash flows haven’t changed, the return on investment going forward should be higher. Take an example.

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The Economy Continues to Look Good

Bell Investment Advisors

Bureau of Economic Analysis showed the domestic economy grew at an inflation-adjusted pace of 2.4% The post The Economy Continues to Look Good appeared first on Bell Investment Advisors. With inflation taming, why did the Federal Reserve increase interest rates again? A report from the U.S.

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Two Most Important Fundamentals for Sector/Theme Investing

Truemind Capital

“IT mein deadly scope hai” “Gaon mein production badh raha hai toh rural economy mein bhi growth hoga” “Internet ki demand badh rahi hai toh internet companies ke stocks mein bhi growth hogi” Most of us have seen the wonderful ads by Smallcase advocating investing based on future growth prospects.

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Thursday links: domain picking

Abnormal Returns

etf.com) Investment grade bonds are having a good start to the year. bloomberg.com) NEA is becoming a registered investment advisor. pionline.com) Economy Q4 2022 GDP was solid, but two leading indicators point toward recession. Markets A look at Vanguard's 10-year equity return forecasts.

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Weekly Market Insights – March 11, 2024

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

The economy added 275,000 jobs in February—exceeding the 198,000 expected—but wage growth slowed, and jobless claims edged up. Some investors saw that as a negative, while others viewed it as a “Goldilocks” moment—an economy that’s not too hot or cold. When sold, investments may be worth more or less than their original cost.

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Weekly Market Insights – February 26, 2024

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

To put that in perspective, Nvidia’s market cap is now roughly the same size as Canada’s economy. Investing involves risks, and investment decisions should be based on your own goals, time horizon, and tolerance for risk. The return and principal value of investments will fluctuate as market conditions change.

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Weekly Market Insights – March 4, 2024

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

Consumers Remain Upbeat With all the excitement over AI, it’s easy to overlook some key economic indicators that also speak to the underlying strength of the economy—specifically, consumer data. Finally, the PCE report also reflected an ongoing consumer shift from goods to services—a sign the economy continues to normalize after the pandemic.