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Saturday links: an unattainable goal

Abnormal Returns

Autos Hyundai and Kia are crushing it in the U.S. (axios.com) LED highlights are way too bright for many drivers. (wsj.com) Why solar-powered cars are not a thing. (theconversation.com) Transport Why EV chargers are turning up at gas stations and truck stops. (politico.com) Autonomous semi-trucks are coming closer to reality. (wapo.st) Cargo ships are only getting bigger over time.

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Real Estate Newsletter Articles this Week: Office Vacancy Rate at Record High

Calculated Risk

At the Calculated Risk Real Estate Newsletter this week: • Moody's: Apartment Vacancy Rate Unchanged in Q1; Office Vacancy Rate at Record High • Freddie Mac House Price Index Increased in February; Up 5.9% Year-over-year • ICE Mortgage Monitor: The Impact of "Golden-Handcuffs" on Mortgage Payments • Asking Rents Mostly Unchanged Year-over-year • Immigration and Household Formation This is usually published 4 to 6 times a week and provides more in-depth analysis of the housing market.

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These Are the Goods

The Irrelevant Investor

Articles Bitcoin, like Gold, is fundamentally a psychological commodity. (By Dave Nadig) Daniel Kahneman explained investors to themselves. (By Jason Zweig) There is perhaps no fallacy more prevalent than the idea that the government sector can go bankrupt like a household does (By Cullen Roche) Both Iger and Peltz agree that Disney’s direct-to-consumer unit is fundamental to the company’s long-term success.

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Schedule for Week of April 7, 2024

Calculated Risk

The key economic report this week is March CPI. -- Monday, April 8th -- No major economic releases scheduled. -- Tuesday, April 9th -- 6:00 AM ET: NFIB Small Business Optimism Index for March. -- Wednesday, April 10th -- 7:00 AM ET: The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) will release the results for the mortgage purchase applications index. 8:30 AM: The Consumer Price Index for March from the BLS.

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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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Bullish Counterattack Candlestick Pattern – Trading Strategies And More

Trade Brains

Bullish Counterattack Candlestick Pattern: Candlestick patterns are a part of technical analysis preferred by traders to understand and predict the future price movement in securities. Among various patterns, the Bullish Counterattack Pattern is a two-candlestick formation that helps traders spot potential reversals in the security. In this article, we will discuss the bullish counterattack candlestick pattern with its meaning, types, and how to set up a trade with this pattern.

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10 Weekend Reads

The Big Picture

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of coffee, grab a seat by the fire, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • Covid changed how we spend: More YOLO splurging but less saving : Doom spending. Soft saving. YOLOing. Whatever you call it, it’s clear covid has changed the way Americans think about spending. ( Washington Post ) • BMW Is a Surprise Winner in Electric Vehicles : Once considered a laggard, the German luxury carmaker is one of only a few established automakers that has

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Wall Street Just Doesn’t Get Retirement

Advisor Perspectives

As a retirement economist — not to be confused with a retired economist, which are rare — I often find myself talking to Wall Street types who happen to be in charge of a lot of other people’s money.

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American Exceptionalism Is on Display in the Bond Market

Advisor Perspectives

Many of us have our favorite economic and financial indicators. I’m referring to those indicators that don’t get a lot - if any - attention from the television channels geared toward finance and markets and yet can provide important insights. One of my favorites - the divergence between key US and German fixed-income benchmarks - is at a notable level.

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The Struggle for Currency Supremacy

Advisor Perspectives

The question of whether the US dollar will be dethroned by a cryptocurrency, a stablecoin, or some other digital asset or payments system ultimately misses the point. What really matters is the mix of possible alternatives that today's evolving financial landscape will offer to governments pursuing a geopolitical advantage.

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2024 Lending Outlook: Innovations and Evolutions in the Financial Sector

As we step into 2024, the lending landscape evolves rapidly with technology, regulations, and market dynamics driving change. For banks and financial institutions to stay competitive and meet the evolving needs of their customers, these drivers must be understood and engaged with. Lenders can anticipate significant transformation fueled by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer behaviors.

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Responsible Investing: Four Themes to Follow in 2024

Advisor Perspectives

From biodiversity and blended finance to a just transition and the cost of drugs, we preview the key ESG issues we’re targeting through research.

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The ‘Great Wealth Transfer’ Is a Delusion

Advisor Perspectives

The Great Wealth Transfer sounds like a heist film or a game show. It’s neither.

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Summers Says Hot Jobs Data Show Neutral Fed Rate ‘Much Higher’

Advisor Perspectives

Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers said that the surge in US payrolls in March illustrates that the Federal Reserve is well off in its estimate of where the neutral interest rate is, and cautioned against any move to lower rates in June.

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