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Weekly Market Insights – April 22, 2024

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

A bit of good news punctuated an otherwise sour Monday, as a stronger-than-expected retail sales report showed consumers were spending despite rising inflation. Retail sales increased 0.7% Investment Advisor Representative, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor.

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Weekly Market Insights – March 18, 2024

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

Retail sales, also reported on Thursday, were disappointing, rising less than expected and adding to the inflation angst. 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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Weekly Market Insights – December 18, 2023

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

A solid retail sales number, which reflected a strong consumer and supported the soft landing thesis, also boosted enthusiasm. 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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Weekly Market Insights – March 11, 2024

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

Retail Sales. 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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Weekly Market Insights – April 15, 2024

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

5,6 This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: Retail Sales. 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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Weekly Market Insights – January 23, 2023

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

Disappointing retail sales and manufacturing reports sparked concerns that the Fed may have gone too far in hiking rates, while a drop in initial jobless claims diminished chances of a near-term pause in rate hikes. 4 Consumers Retrench Retail sales fell 1.1% a Registered Investment Advisor.

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Weekly Market Insights – November 20, 2023

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

The rally paused in the final days of trading as stocks digested their gains and investors assessed weak retail sales and industrial production reports and a rise in continuing jobless claims. Investment Advisor Representative, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor.