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Can Anyone Catch Nokia?

The Big Picture

” It was posted online October 26, 2007 — 15 years ago today. In 2007, the very same year of the Nokia Forbes cover, Apple rolled out the iPhone; not long after, the decline of Nokia’s mobile phone business began. Forbes, Oct 26, 2007. Or, they were simply unable to make the turn. Predictions and Forecasts.

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Farewell, TINA

The Big Picture

However, they are significant — and rising rates this year have been a headwind for both equities and the economy. Alas, today’s inflation is 1) not like that of the 1970s; 2) the economy is nothing like the 1980s double-dip recession; and 3) Jerome Powell is no Paul Volcker. 1 and 2 are good, I suspect 3 is problematic.

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Friday links: what wealth provides

Abnormal Returns

Markets The spread between the 10-year Treasury and the dividend yield on the S&P 500 is at its highest level since 2007. wsj.com) Economy The Fed won't stop until they are convinced inflation is dead and buried. capitalspectator.com) A successful restaurant IPO doesn't imply a green light for big VC-backed tech IPOs.

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Countertrend ?

The Big Picture

When we look at the past century, we can see decades-long eras where the economy is generally robust, supporting markets trending higher, with expanding multiples. The alternate periods of time are Secular Bear Markets: The economy is fraught with weakness, poor consumer spending, and negative job growth.

Economy 328
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Question #2 for 2024: How much will job growth slow in 2024? Or will the economy lose jobs?

Calculated Risk

2) Employment: Through November 2023, the economy added 2.6 Or will the economy lose jobs? The bad news - for job growth - is that a combination of a slowing economy, demographics and a labor market near full employment suggests fewer jobs will be added in 2024. Or will the economy lose jobs? million jobs in 2023.

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10 Weekend Reads

The Big Picture

( The Guardian ) • Seaflooding: The Surprising Solution to Mitigate Climate Change, Create More Life, and Grow the Economy : Do You Like the Mediterranean Today? What if I told you there was a way to mitigate that, while creating new habitats and more life, growing the economy, and making money along the way?

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An Ongoing Stimulus in the Economy For Years to Come

A Wealth of Common Sense

We bought our first home in late 2007. Our rate at the time for a 30 year fixed was something like 6.25% or 6.5%. It didn’t seem high at the time but then again we didn’t have 3% rates in the rearview mirror to compare it to.

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