James Hendries

AUGUST 15, 2022

economy contracted for the second straight quarter. With a strong, even if slowing, job market and resilient consumer spending, we believe not enough sectors of the economy are contracting to qualify as an official recession. Given the slowing economy, intense cost pressures, and a strong U.S. All index data from FactSet.

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James Hendries

MARCH 13, 2023

For the “no landing” crowd thinking strong consumer spending and low unemployment would keep this economy growing until the inflation fight is won, they now have to consider signs of stress in the banking system after the failure of SVB Financial (commonly known as Silicon Valley Bank). But valuations strongly favor value over growth.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

MARCH 4, 2024

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.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

APRIL 29, 2024

The rally came to pass despite fresh data showing a slowing economy and increasing inflationary pressures. The GDP report seemed to support the Goldilocks economy theory—not too hot, but not too cool—a story investors have favored this year. Investment Advisor Representative, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.,

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

economy has come into the spotlight. An analysis conducted by The Wall Street Journal recently proposed that the economy’s resilience could be attributed, at least in part, to the productivity driven by the technology sector. Investment Advisor Representative, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.,

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

MARCH 25, 2024

He added that if the economy keeps on its current course, that the FOMC would likely “begin dialing back policy restraint at some point this year.” FMG is not affiliated with the named representative, financial professional, Registered Investment Advisor, Broker-Dealer, nor state- or SEC-registered investment advisory firm.

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James Hendries

JANUARY 13, 2023

The expectation was predicated on the view that inflation pressures would ease as global economies recalibrated to a post-pandemic environment. economy to avoid recession, and support above-average valuations. While our team underestimated inflation and the resulting hit to valuations last year, there were some wins.

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James Hendries

AUGUST 3, 2022

Perhaps the market’s biggest fear has been that the Fed may overdo its tightening to fight inflation and send the economy into a painful recession, break something, or both. He acknowledged that the economy is slowing (which is what the Fed wants) and that the full effect of the rate hikes had not yet been felt. Of course, the U.S.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Economic Strength, Housing Weakness The economy continued to evidence surprising strength according to data released last week. Fixed income investments are subject to various risks including changes in interest rates, credit quality, inflation risk, market valuations, prepayments, corporate events, tax ramifications and other factors.

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Trade Brains

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

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James Hendries

AUGUST 15, 2022

economy is in or about to enter recession, so we thought a piece on what a recession might mean for the stock market would be of interest. economy is not currently in recession, odds are still perhaps a coin flip or better that one may come in the next year. While Friday’s strong jobs report provides more evidence that the U.S.

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James Hendries

JULY 3, 2023

economy remains on solid footing, and expectations the Fed is close to completing its rate hiking campaign, bankers are hopeful they can begin taking a growing pipeline of companies public. economy and corporate America have has been impressive. It is also a major component used to calculate the price-to-earnings valuation ratio.

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James Hendries

JULY 6, 2022

While we acknowledge that a V-shaped recovery is probably not in the cards and prior valuation targets no longer appear achievable, we remain constructive on equities for the second half, but not complacent. economy will avoid recession. Remember stock valuations are inversely correlated to inflation and interest rates.

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James Hendries

JUNE 20, 2023

As the economy is likely downshifting, investors should take heed that the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) current stance is eerily similar to early 2007. During that time, the Fed held a tightening bias since they believed the housing market was stabilizing, the economy would continue to expand, and inflation risks remained.

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James Hendries

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The key to getting the market back into balance is a bigger labor force, and the economy is starting to experience a larger labor force as individuals come off the sidelines and rejoin the job market. The global economy is complex, and a simplification of reality always introduces distortions, so perhaps we should zoom out a bit.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Instead, investors interpreted it as confirmation of a robust economy. Fixed income investments are subject to various risks including changes in interest rates, credit quality, inflation risk, market valuations, prepayments, corporate events, tax ramifications and other factors. a Registered Investment Advisor.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Fixed income investments are subject to various risks including changes in interest rates, credit quality, inflation risk, market valuations, prepayments, corporate events, tax ramifications and other factors. Investment Advisor Representative, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.,

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

AUGUST 1, 2022

Undaunted by another Fed rate hike and news of a contracting economy, the stock market rallied last week on better-than-expected corporate earnings. Powell indicated that it might become appropriate to slow the pace of future hikes, and he didn’t believe the economy had entered into recession. Economy Contracts .

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James Hendries

JULY 21, 2022

A global economy that was already vulnerable to inflation from supply chain disruptions, tight labor markets, excess stimulus, and loose monetary policy came under more pressure when Russian aggression in Ukraine added sharply rising commodity prices and put Europe on the brink of recession. In the midst of the storm. If the U.S. If the U.S.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

JANUARY 8, 2024

Jobs and services sector news painted a better picture of the economy on Thursday, but as the 10-year Treasury hit 4%, stock prices responded negatively. FMG is not affiliated with the named representative, financial professional, Registered Investment Advisor, Broker-Dealer, nor state- or SEC-registered investment advisory firm.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

APRIL 8, 2024

economy created 303,000 jobs in March—higher than economists’ expectations—while unemployment dropped slightly to 3.8 Fixed income investments are subject to various risks including changes in interest rates, credit quality, inflation risk, market valuations, prepayments, corporate events, tax ramifications and other factors.

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James Hendries

OCTOBER 25, 2022

economy enters a recession, the causes and potential outcome will be hotly debated. Diffusion describes an economy that has experienced a contraction in a wide range of sectors, such as trade, business activity, and consumer spending. If the U.S. At LPL Research, our starting point is always looking at history. Technical Definition.

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James Hendries

JANUARY 26, 2023

Topic 1: Economy Bull case: Consumer is resilient, the labor market is strong, wages are rising, and inflation is coming down steadily. Background: The global economy will likely slow from the upper-2% range in 2022 down to slightly above zero in 2023 ( Figure 1 ). Call us cautious bulls. Our take: The U.S.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

1,2,3 Stocks Rise On Slowing Economy Investor sentiment turned positive last week as signs of economic softness were interpreted as reason for the Fed to hold off on further rate hikes. Investment Advisor Representative, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor.

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James Hendries

JUNE 26, 2023

Investment Outlook Stocks have had a strong rally over the past eight months to establish a new bull market. With the broad market overbought in the short-term from a technical analysis perspective and valuations elevated, stocks may be due for a pause. economy and corporate America has been impressive.

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James Hendries

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

With a series of important economic indicators suggesting the economy is declining and inflation is finally decelerating, albeit very slowly, markets are beginning to factor in that the Fed may soon transition to a less aggressive stance in early 2023. The Economy Slows But Inflation Follows Too Slowly. economy grew at a 2.6%

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James Hendries

OCTOBER 18, 2022

economy in mid-March, 62% of S&P 500 companies beat estimates, and aggregate earnings were within one percentage point of expectations. economy, as measured by gross domestic product, so the ISM index tends to have some predictive power when it comes to earnings. The S&P 500 is more manufacturing-heavy than the U.S.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

MAY 22, 2023

Here’s How It May Affect Your Taxes Taxpayers who work in the gig economy may benefit from having a better understanding of how their work affects their taxes. People involved in the gig economy earn income as freelancers, independent workers, or employees. a Registered Investment Advisor.

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James Hendries

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Still, as we survey what are better equity valuations, long-awaited income opportunities in the bond market, and a likely less-antagonistic Fed in 2023, there may be emerging reasons to believe that the next year may be more constructive than the last. All index data from FactSet.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The overhang of Fed Chair Powell’s Jackson Hole speech the previous week carried over into last week as investors recalibrated stock valuations amid a seemingly more assertive monetary policy stance. Employers added 315,000 jobs in August, maintaining the labor market’s remarkable resiliency amid a contracting economy. in August and 5.2%

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

JANUARY 22, 2024

The week was full of economic news that suggested continued resilience in the economy, which may add complexity to the Fed’s next decision. FMG is not affiliated with the named representative, financial professional, Registered Investment Advisor, Broker-Dealer, nor state- or SEC-registered investment advisory firm.

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James Hendries

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Given the country’s weak economy, due in large part to stringent zero-COVID-19 measures that have led to strict and prolonged lockdowns, coupled with a debt-laden property market, authorities in Beijing and throughout the Chinese provinces will need to focus on reviving the country’s economic underpinning. At the same time, U.S.

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James Hendries

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

While concerns about the debt ceiling have been increasing, markets, businesses, and the economy are likely to see only minimal impact until we are days, or maybe a few weeks, from the “x date,” the date on which the federal government will no longer be able to meet all its obligations, likely in the summer or early fall.

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James Hendries

OCTOBER 11, 2022

If an economy needs to see inflation easing, it makes little sense to stimulate the economy through tax cuts while tightening monetary policy by raising interest rates. Powell has repeated, in what has become his mantra, that without price stability we cannot have a strong economy or a strong labor market.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Meanwhile, positive earnings surprises from “old economy” companies powered markets higher. Fixed income investments are subject to various risks including changes in interest rates, credit quality, inflation risk, market valuations, prepayments, corporate events, tax ramifications and other factors.

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James Hendries

JANUARY 20, 2023

economy grew at a solid 3.2% and European economies, currency effects, and some mitigation of profit margin pressures from cost controls and lower inflation. economy may “muddle through” and skirt recession. It is also a major component used to calculate the price-to-earnings valuation ratio. And don’t forget the U.S.

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Validea

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Paul Britton of Capstone Investment Advisors: Prepare for persistent volatility, as interest rates will continue to roil the markets. Valuations are still high, despite rampant inflation and an economic slowdown. Rick Rieder of BlackRock: After the worst year on record, bond markets will rebound, says Rieder.

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