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Market Commentary: Another October Low Forming?

Carson Wealth

The economy has strong momentum, with growth accelerating since the first half of the year. Retail and food service sales have increased at an 8.6% Through June 2023, the economy grew 2.4% Since then, the economy has accelerated. At Carson, we have consistently believed the economy is resilient and will avoid a recession.

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Market Commentary: Slow Start For Stocks Despite Solid Job Gains

Carson Wealth

A “Goldilocks” December jobs report highlights sustained momentum for the economy as it continues its path to normalization. Goldilocks Job Numbers as Economy Powers Ahead The December payroll report was strong on the surface, with 216,000 jobs created last month and the unemployment rate firm at 3.7%. History says to expect it.

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Yes Bank vs IDFC Bank – Financials, Future Plans & More

Trade Brains

The higher the asset quality of banks, the better the state of the economy. Growing income and population can drive demand for goods and services in the long run. Banks facilitate the flow of money in markets following monetary policy, which determines the economy’s growth and decline. 2018-19 ₹ 9,812.51 ₹ 3,460.77

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Market Commentary: Bull Keeps Going, 15 Years Since Global Financial Crisis

Carson Wealth

The bottom line is the economy is strong because the labor market is strong. The S&P 500 fell an eventual 57% from its October 2007 peak before bottoming on March 9, 2009, and finally ending the global financial crisis (GFC) bear market. The global economy was in shambles, and people were losing their jobs all around.

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Market Commentary: Up and Down Week Leaves the S&P 500 Near Flat

Carson Wealth

The current number remains consistent with the 2018-2019 average, despite a larger labor force now. The insured unemployment rate also hasn’t deviated meaningfully from what we’ve seen the past couple of years or the 2018-2019 average. A diversified portfolio does not assure a profit or protect against loss in a declining market.

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Muni Bonds: Winners in 2018 and Bright Skies Ahead for 2019

Brown Advisory

Muni Bonds: Winners in 2018 and Bright Skies Ahead for 2019 ajackson Thu, 02/07/2019 - 08:44 Municipal bonds held their ground in 2018, and truly shined when equity markets were punished during the fourth quarter. Here’s a quick recap of 2018 and our thoughts heading into 2019. Treasury yields in late November and December 2018.

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Muni Bonds: Winners in 2018 and Bright Skies Ahead for 2019

Brown Advisory

Muni Bonds: Winners in 2018 and Bright Skies Ahead for 2019. Municipal bonds held their ground in 2018, and truly shined when equity markets were punished during the fourth quarter. Here’s a quick recap of 2018 and our thoughts heading into 2019. 2018: Tough Conditions Prove Helpful for Munis. Thu, 02/07/2019 - 08:44.

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