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Fed's Beige Book: "Economic outlook worsened considerably"

Calculated Risk

Several Districts saw a deterioration in demand for non-financial services. The most notable declines in headcount were in government roles or roles at organizations receiving government funding. Commercial real estate (CRE) activity expanded slightly as multifamily propped up the industrial and office sectors.

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Post-Election 2024: The Impact on Insurance and Financial Services

NAIFA Advisor Today

Join us on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 3 pm Eastern as NAIFA’s Government Relations team unpacks the results of the 2024 general election and its implications for insurance agents and the broader financial services industry.

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Building Legislative Bridges in Financial Services With Diane Boyle

NAIFA Advisor Today

For over 30 years, Diane Boyle has been the Senior Vice President of Government Relations for NAIFA. She graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in political science and government. Diane advocates for state, interstate, and federal laws that benefit the good of the people.

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Wednesday: Fed Chair Powell, Job Openings, ADP Employment, Beige Book

Calculated Risk

This report is for private payrolls only (no government). House Financial Services Committee • At 2:00 PM, the Federal Reserve Beige Book , an informal review by the Federal Reserve Banks of current economic conditions in their Districts. At 10:00 AM, Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey for January from the BLS.

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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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BEA: Real GDP increased at 4.9% Annualized Rate in Q3

Calculated Risk

The increase in real GDP reflected increases in consumer spending, private inventory investment, exports, state and local government spending, federal government spending, and residential fixed investment that were partly offset by a decrease in nonresidential fixed investment. In the second quarter, real GDP increased 2.1

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Adviser links: client confidence

Abnormal Returns

standarddeviationspod.com) Peter Lazaroff talks with Dasarte Yarnway about the importance of diversity in financial services and how to increase it. fa-mag.com) How to advise clients in the government Thrift Savings Plan. Podcasts Daniel Crosby talks with Tom Howard about behavioral finance vs. behavioral investing.

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