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Three Factors That Could Change the Course of Inflation | Weekly Market Commentary | July 25, 2022

James Hendries

Since the onset of the global pandemic, the inflationary environment has been irritated by supply-related problems with ports, international manufacturing shutdowns, and global shipping as primary challenges. For example, auto manufacturers are still hampered with ready access to necessary components.

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Transformative Tech: Will AI Upend the American Workforce?

Ballast Advisors

It’s also possible that obsolete jobs will be replaced with different types of work, similar to the way agricultural workers shifted into manufacturing and other new industries in the past. Ballast Advisors, LLC is a registered investment advisor under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended.

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Should you die and go to hell before selling an annuity?

Sara Grillo

He is a flat fee advisor; not a licensed insurance agent. I am a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor marketing consultant. I have a newsletter in which I talk about financial advisor lead generation topics which is best described as “fun and irreverent.” Should advisors go to hell before selling an annuity?

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Federal Reserve Preview: Trick or Treat? | Weekly Market Commentary | October 31, 2022

James Hendries

A broad range of data releases, from manufacturing and manufacturing input costs, used cars, gasoline prices, housing, rent, household spending, job openings, and money supply indicate that growth is easing and inflation is moderating as higher rates take their toll on the economy. The Economy Slows But Inflation Follows Too Slowly.

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Xi Jinping’s Influence to be Tested | Weekly Market Commentary | October 3, 2022

James Hendries

Market reforms, trade with the West, and allowing foreign investment led to an economic boom that was characterized by the World Bank as “the fastest sustained expansion by a major economy in history.” China’s trade relationship with the United States grew at such a rapid pace that it became the chief manufacturer of most imported goods.

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Low Bar for Earnings Season | Weekly Market Commentary | October 17, 2022

James Hendries

One way to assess downside is to look at the historical relationship between the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing Index and earnings growth. The S&P 500 is more manufacturing-heavy than the U.S. Insurance products are offered through LPL or its licensed affiliates.

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Case for Recession Weakens | Weekly Market Commentary | August 8, 2022

James Hendries

Firms ramped up production and increased manufacturing payrolls by roughly 30,000 in July. New jobs in manufacturing are likely due to improved supply chains, and this sector should continue to add jobs as remaining supply bottlenecks improve. Insurance products are offered through LPL or its licensed affiliates.