Calculated Risk

MARCH 1, 2025

The key report scheduled for this week is the February employment report. Fed Chair Powell speaks on the economic outlook on Friday. -- Monday, March 3rd -- 10:00 AM: ISM Manufacturing Index for February. The consensus is for the ISM to be at 50.8, down from 50.9 in January. 10:00 AM: Construction Spending for January. The consensus is for a 0.2% increase in construction spending.

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The Big Picture

MARCH 1, 2025

Welcome to March — that means Spring is not far off! Kick off the first weekend of the month by pouring yourself a mug of Tolima Los Brasiles Peaberry Organic , grabbing a seat by the fire, and enjoying our longer-form weekend reads: Gen Z and the End of Predictable Progress : How AI, volatility, and changing institutions are shaping young people’s economic reality ( Kyla’s Newsletter ) Palmer Luckey, American Vulcan.

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Calculated Risk

MARCH 1, 2025

At the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter this week: Click on graph for larger image. New Home Sales Decrease to 657,000 Annual Rate in January Case-Shiller: National House Price Index Up 3.9% year-over-year in December Inflation Adjusted House Prices 1.0% Below 2022 Peak Freddie Mac House Price Index Increased in January; Up 3.9% Year-over-year This is usually published 4 to 6 times a week and provides more in-depth analysis of the housing market.

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Validea

MARCH 1, 2025

The Validea Warren Buffett model, inspired by Mary Buffett’s “Buffettology,” embodies Warren Buffett’s systematic investment approach focused on long-term value. This strategy targets companies showing consistent excellence through robust earnings, sound financial practices, and superior shareholder returns. The model selects businesses with proven performance across several criteria.

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Advisor Perspectives

MARCH 1, 2025

Tencent Holdings Ltd. became the latest tech company to unveil or enhance an AI model intended to eclipse DeepSeek, joining a spate of rollouts since the startup’s emergence energized the US-China technology race.

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Abnormal Returns

MARCH 1, 2025

Congrestion pricing Congestion pricing eases traffic and is also a revenue raiser. (thecity.nyc) Frazer Rice talks the history of congestion pricing with Nicole Gelinas, author of "Movement: New Yorks Long War to Take Back Its Streets From the Car." (frazerrice.com) Environment Heat and drought are hard to mitigate. (klementoninvesting.substack.com) Where in the U.S.

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Random Roger's Retirement Planning

MARCH 1, 2025

CNBC laid out a path to Social Security essentially malfunctioning in the next few months in a manner that could effect new enrollees or people claiming a survivor benefit. The causes are attributed to personnel cuts and systems issues related to changes currently going on in government. Could the article actually be correct? I have no idea and if you don't work at the SSA, you probably don't either.

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Advisor Perspectives

MARCH 1, 2025

Looming U.S. and global policy shifts may potentially rattle markets, but a tactical and flexible approach could help investors navigate risks and opportunities regardless of how events play out.

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Advisor Perspectives

MARCH 1, 2025

AI drug developer Recursion Pharmaceuticals Inc. is considering an Amazon Prime-style subscription model for selling its pipeline of medicines.

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Advisor Perspectives

MARCH 1, 2025

A week-long rout in Bitcoin deepened amid the recent broader retreat from risky assets in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats and crypto sector turmoil, marking a dramatic reality check for one of the most popular Trump trades.

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Advisor Perspectives

MARCH 1, 2025

Emerging markets were swept up in the global equities storm Friday, with Asian stocks taking the heaviest beating after President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats.

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