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Ten Economic Questions for 2025

Calculated Risk

million in 2021 (2021 and 2022 were the two best years ever), but still a solid year for employment gains. Note: RI is mostly investment in new single-family structures, multifamily structures, home improvement and commissions on existing home sales. 2) Employment: Through November 2024, the economy added 2.0 in November 2023.

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SEC Enforcement Director Gurbir Grewal to Leave Agency

Wealth Management

He joined the commission in 2021 and has overseen numerous notable cases, including the first actions related to Regulation Best Interest. Grewal’s last day will be Oct.

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SEC: New York Advisor Touted 'Trillions' in AUM

Wealth Management

Vista Financial Advisors registered in 2021 and soon claimed it managed more than $11.5 trillion—with a "T"—with no evidence of any legitimate assets at all, according to the commission.

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Ten Economic Questions for 2023

Calculated Risk

1) Economic growth: Economic growth was probably under 1% in 2022 as the economy slowed following the economic rebound in 2021. million jobs added in 2021. in November 2021, but still below the pre-pandemic level of 63.4%. year-to-date compared to the same period in 2021. The FOMC is expecting growth of just 0.4%

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TikTokInvestors

The Big Picture

No audited returns, mathematically improbable claims, and zero accountability But none of these “influencers” sell securities to clients, so they do not fall under the regulatory oversight of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).2 2 Sure, you can claim mainstream media is bad, but social media is worse.

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Ten Economic Questions for 2024

Calculated Risk

million in 2021 (the two best years ever), but still a solid year for employment gains. year-to-date compared to the same period in 2021. Note: RI is mostly investment in new single-family structures, multifamily structures, home improvement and commissions on existing home sales. Will there be a recession in 2024?

Economics 226
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Question #8 for 2024: How much will Residential investment change in 2024? How about housing starts and new home sales in 2024?

Calculated Risk

year-to-date compared to the same period in 2021. Note: RI is mostly investment in new single-family structures, multifamily structures, home improvement and commissions on existing home sales. Through November, starts were down 9.9% New home sales were up 3.9% year-to-date through November. How much will RI change in 2024?

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