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This Baby Bull Has Time to Grow

Investing Caffeine

For the full year, the bull market was on an even bigger stampede: S&P 500 +24%, NASDAQ +43%, and Dow +14%. Although 2023 closed with a festive explosion, 2022 ended with a bearish growl. Effectively, 2023 was a reverse mirror image of 2022. In 2022, the stock market fell -19% (S&P) due to a spike in inflation.

Economy 98
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Market Outlook: 3 Reasons Long-Term Investors Should Be Optimistic

Darrow Wealth Management

For much of last year, even good news about the economy was bad news for markets. Yes, 2022 was a terrible year for financial markets. 3 reasons for investors to be optimistic about the long-term market outlook Short-term market moves should always be expected, especially for equity investors.

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Air Bags Deployed to Cushion Bank Crashes

Investing Caffeine

Investors were generally relieved by the government’s response, and the financial markets reacted accordingly. Currently, the first quarter measurement of economic activity, GDP (Gross Domestic Product), is estimated to measure approximately +2.0% after closing 2022’s fourth quarter at +2.6% (see chart below). Prosper.

Banking 105
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What to Do With Cash When Interest Rates Rise

Darrow Wealth Management

Good news is hard to find in the financial markets this year. High-yield savings accounts and money markets. As of 9/30/2022, the 1-year Treasury was yielding 4.05% versus 4.22% on the 2-year Treasury. Core inflation was 6.32% year-over-year as of September 30th, 2022. 01% annually, you’re missing out.

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2023 Housing Market: Selling a Home This Year

Your Richest Life

All that being said, timing the housing market is a bit like timing the financial markets. According to the 2022 HomeLight Top Agent Insights Survey, simple curb appeal upgrades can have major ROI. The post 2023 Housing Market: Selling a Home This Year appeared first on Your Richest Life. It can be a losing game.

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Avoid Self-Inflicted Losses in a Down Market

Darrow Wealth Management

Declines in the financial markets are an uncomfortable part of investing. Taking steps to plan ahead of a market decline is best, though what you do during a selloff is also crucial. But individuals sometimes make decisions that cause preventable financial losses. 1 year total return 11/2021 – 10/2022.

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New Year, New Clean Slate

Investing Caffeine

Stock and bond market returns in 2022 were disappointing, but we now get to start 2023 with a clean slate. There is some good news and bad news as it relates to this year’s underwhelming stock market results (-19.4%). 2022: -19.4%. 2022: The Year of No Shock Absorbers ( Worst Bond Market Ever ).

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