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Markets stall as investors are reminded about the continued headwinds

Nationwide Financial

A Bank of America survey shows that private clients have an allocation to equities of 64%, down slightly from the 66% earlier in the year, but well above the 56% average since 2005. Real wages have been negative for 16 straight months, forcing an increasing number of families to rely on credit cards for everyday spending.

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Animal Spirits: Lifestyle Creep

The Irrelevant Investor

On today’s show we discuss: Bond traders aren't better than anyone else at predicting inflation Ben on why it's so hard to predict inflation Inflation is personal Cuban calling for crypto regulation. Tough scene.

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Market Commentary: Good News Is Good News

Carson Wealth

In 2022, positive economic data typically led to a sell-off in the stock market, and weak data often led to a rally. Strong economic growth and better data should be viewed positively, as it shows the economy isn’t falling into a recession. average between 2005 and 2019 and closer to the late 1990s. in December. one year ago.

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Market Commentary: Fed, Earnings, Job Gains Support a Young Bull Market

Carson Wealth

Stocks gained for the second week in a row, as strong earnings, a dovish Fed, and a “Goldilocks” job number sparked buying. The April jobs number showed a healthy job market while easing concerns that the economy is overheating. The overall inflation numbers, including for core inflation, can hide what’s happening beneath the surface.

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The Mortgage Market: Ten Years Later

Brown Advisory

Source: Mortgage Delinquency Rate: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED); Home Price Index: Brown Advisory calculation derived by subtracting the housing component of the Consumer Price Index from the S&P/Case-Shiller 20-City Composite Home Price Index. Mix of Borrower FICO Scores: Non-agency Mortgage Origination, 2005 vs. 2017).

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Market Commentary: Fundamentals May Be Aligned for Solid Stock Gains in 2024

Carson Wealth

The third quarter’s blockbuster productivity data follows a hot number from the prior quarter, when productivity rose 3.5% (annualized). Economic output regained its pre-pandemic level by the first quarter of 2021, with 8 million fewer workers, which translated to higher productivity per worker. What About Artificial intelligence (AI)?

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Greatest Traders of All Time: Top 5 Most Famous Traders in Stock Market!

Trade Brains

Making to England Soros worked jobs as a waiter or railway porter before he graduated from the London School of Economics. This is probably because Simons closed the fund to all outsiders except employees of the company in 2005. Steve Cohen Billionaire Steve Cohen came from an economics and poker background.