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Behind the Curve, Part V

The Big Picture

I don’t care what your personal theories on monetary policy might be, your thoughts on Milton Friedman, or who you plan on voting for next week. In March 2001, CPI ticked through the Fed’s 2% inflation target, and their reaction was. They remained on the emergency footing of zero.

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Thursday links: the laws of physics

Abnormal Returns

Rates Mortgage rates are at levels not seen since 2001. bloomberg.com) Unlimited Funds is planning to launch more hedge fund tracking ETFs. axios.com) Global government bond yields are at 15-year highs. finance.yahoo.com) Markets Valuations don't matter in the short term. theirrelevantinvestor.com) Forecasting is hard, the GMO edition.

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10 Monday AM Reads

The Big Picture

. • Survival Lessons From Past Tech Downturns : The current tech downturn could be much worse than it appears now, say those who lived through the 2001 and 2008 crashes—but those who make it have the chance to fuel the next bubble. Wall Street Journal ). • Gen Z came to ‘slay.’ Their bosses don’t know what that means. Washington Post ).

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MiB: Savita Subramanian, US Equity & Quantitative Strategy, Bank of America

The Big Picture

Prior to joining the firm in 2001, Subramanian was an analyst at Scudder Kemper Investments in New York and San Francisco. She also leads the firm’s environmental, social and governance research. She has been a ranked analyst in the Institutional Investor survey for the last eleven years.

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The Super Bowl and Your Investments

The Chicago Financial Planner

Baltimore (an old NFL team that was formerly the original Cleveland Browns) won in 2001 and the market dropped. Rather I suggest an investment strategy that incorporates some basic blocking and tackling: A financial plan should be the basis of your strategy. Louis (an old NFL team that was formerly and is now again the L.A.

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6 Values Exercises to Enhance Financial Planning for Couples

eMoney Advisor

Values conversations are part of a shift toward a more human-centered, holistic financial planning approach in the industry that can be seen in publications like The Psychology of Financial Planning by the CFP Board. 5 Values conversations can be especially beneficial for couples, and the planning process.

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Providing Mortgage Advice In A Higher Interest-Rate Environment: Opportunities For Advisors To Add Value

Nerd's Eye View

In fact, until earlier this year, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate had stayed below 5% since 2010 (and below 7% since 2001). increased by nearly $1,000 in the past year), higher interest rates can affect financial planning calculations for current homeowners as well. in October 2022, twice the 3.45% average rate in January.

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