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APRIL 24, 2024

Banking The number of bank branches in the U.S. bloomberg.com) Economy The housing and manufacturing sectors are both range-bound. peaked in 2012. sherwood.news) Where SVB's business stands as JP Morgan ($JPM) looks to make inroads. bloomberg.com) ETFs Where active ETFs are growing fastest.

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Financial Advising Manufacturing Media Retail 275

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APRIL 9, 2024

Since it’s been a few months, I thought we could take a quick look at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s State Coincident Indicators out for both January and February 2024.1 As the charts above show, the economy on a state-by-state basis has markedly improved from Q4 2023’s softening.

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Banking Manufacturing Economy 306

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MARCH 10, 2023

(creativeplanning.com) Silicon Valley Bank Regulators have shuttered Silicon Valley Bank. cnbc.com) How Silicon Valley Bank reached insolvency. netinterest.co) Silicon Valley Bank didn't have a Chief Risk Officer for most of 2022. nongaap.substack.com) How rising interest rates have hurt bank balance sheets.

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Financial Advising Banking Economy Media 245

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MARCH 18, 2025

klementoninvesting.substack.com) Economy What people would be willing to pay to skip out on business cycles. papers.ssrn.com) Why credit card banking is so profitable. (klementoninvesting.substack.com) Markets don't like the risk of war. papers.ssrn.com) How institutional ownership helps home renters, but harms buyers.

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Banking Economy Economics Investments 147

The Big Picture

MAY 16, 2024

The Misery Index — the combination of Inflation and unemployment — failed as a bearish criticism of the economy. ” We have heard the S-word from Jamie Dimon , Stanley Druckenmiller , Bank of America , Barclays , Fox , Marketwatch , Kiplingers , and many others.

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Advertising Economics Banking Economy 321

The Reformed Broker

MARCH 10, 2023

The spectacular blow-up currently taking place at SVB and its primary subsidiary, Silicon Valley Bank, is the biggest story in the markets this week. As Jim Cramer put it last night, the Federal Reserve has been firing a machine gun at the economy for the last 12 months but it hasn’t hit anything yet.

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Banking Economy Marketing Marketing 279

Calculated Risk

MAY 24, 2023

Excerpt: The economic forecast prepared by the staff for the May FOMC meeting continued to assume that the effects of the expected further tightening in bank credit conditions, amid already tight financial conditions, would lead to a mild recession starting later this year, followed by a moderately paced recovery. emphasis added

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Economics Banking Economy Marketing 347

The Big Picture

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

economy in the next quarter, according to the Survey of Professional Forecasters (SPF) conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. Kidding aside, Tim Harford reminds us that “In 2008, the consensus from forecasters was that not a single economy would fall into recession in 2009.” ” Why? .”

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Banking Economy Economics 298

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OCTOBER 18, 2024

Companies Marc Rubenstein, "PayPal Holdings Inc is not a bank and doesn’t enjoy any of the protections that are afforded to banks." politico.com) Economy There's still no sign of a recession in the data. netinterest.co) Why CVS ($CVS) and Walgreen's ($WBA) are struggling. msnbc.com) There's Netflix ($NFLX) and everyone else.

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Assets Financial Advising Communication Banking 278

The Big Picture

JULY 29, 2022

Taking rates to the 1.50%-1.75% range had some bite, and we see the impact of this higher cost of credit combined with inflation impacting the economy. See also : State Coincident Indexes ( Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia , July 27, 2022). “For the entire United States. Real wholesale + retail sales. Real consumer spending.

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Economics Banking Retail Economy 321

The Big Picture

MARCH 2, 2025

Morgan , where she is co-head of commercial banking. Previously, she was co-Head of Innovation Economy and Head of Specialized Industries, She has been with JPM Chase for more than 20 years, working with founders, entrepreneurs and startups.

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Government Food Startup Banking 229

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MAY 8, 2024

blog.johnwallstreet.com) Economy Bank credit is still tight. (etf.com) Sports business Sports betting companies are looking for new ways to get your money. cnn.com) Can a sports league have too much inventory? disciplinefunds.com) Everybody's experience with inflation is different.

Financial Advising 278

Financial Advising Media Banking Economy 278

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JULY 28, 2024

wsj.com) Revolut now has a UK banking license. ft.com) Economy The case for the Fed to cut rates. wsj.com) How the post-pandemic economy is messing with the Sahm Rule. (allstarcharts.com) It's not just the U.S. that is seeing fewer publicly traded companies. wsj.com) Chuck Royce, founder of Royce Funds, is retiring.

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License Financial Advising Economy Economics 289

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NOVEMBER 8, 2023

appleinsider.com) Banking There is a good reason why companies pay banks for fairness opinions. capitalgains.thediff.co) Did banks botch the recent batch of IPOs? wsj.com) Bank bonus season is looking bleak this year. noahpinion.blog) Economy What inventory levels tell us about the housing market.

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Financial Advising Medical Banking Media 278

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JUNE 9, 2023

acquired.fm) Matt Reustle talks with Alex Fitch and Bill Nygren about the business of First Citizens Bank. open.spotify.com) Non-finance Chris Hays talks with Felix Salmon about his book "The Phoenix Economy: Work, Life, and Money in the New Not Normal."

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Economy Banking Management Investments 130

The Big Picture

JUNE 26, 2023

Rising rates, falling savings, increased deficits, dubious GDP : Ever since the yield curve inverted and warnings of “imminent recession” filled the air, the Philly Fed’s map of State Coincident Indexes has provided a good real-time snapshot of the state of the economy. Previously : Are We in a Recession? (No)

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Economy Banking Marketing Marketing 321

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

ft.com) CRE How much commercial real estate exposure do regional banks really have? nytimes.com) Economy Weekly initial unemployment claims are off their lows of a year ago. disciplinefunds.com) Have Fed rate hikes already worked its way through the economy? bloomberg.com) Salt Lake City is booming.

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Financial Advising Valuation Economy Insurance 288

Wealth Management

MARCH 20, 2023

Tighter credit and the rising cost of deposits are squeezing banks — and the wider economy.

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Banking Economy 233

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APRIL 1, 2024

bloomberg.com) Why banks love the wealth management business. ft.com) Global How India's economy performed under Modi. nytimes.com) Economy Economists are struggling with post-pandemic labor data. (behaviouralinvestment.com) International diversification is no panacea, but what's the alternative?

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Assets Financial Advising Wealth Management Engineering 261

Abnormal Returns

MARCH 12, 2023

(theirrelevantinvestor.com) Bank runs happen because of people. etftrends.com) Silicon Valley Bank How SVB went wrong, an explainer. wsj.com) SVB's customers were not typical of other banks. riabiz.com) Venture capital Silicon Valley Bank played a key role in the venture ecosystem.

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Financial Advising Banking Startup Communication 246

Abnormal Returns

MARCH 15, 2023

huddleup.substack.com) Silicon Valley Bank How Silicon Valley Bank took its eye off the risk management ball. wsj.com) Banking has risks that other industries simply don't. washingtonpost.com) Economy The economy is on the verge of a manufacturing recession. (variety.com) How 'Ted Lasso' has become a big business.

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Financial Advising Media Banking Risk Management 246

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MAY 3, 2024

bloomberg.com) Finance Regional banks are embracing their boring side. theatlantic.com) Economy The April NFP report shows a 175,000 jump in jobs and a 3.9% (wsj.com) Why Berkshire Hathaway ($BRK.A) should buy Boeing ($BA). bloomberg.com) SVB is selling its venture capital arm. axios.com) Driving DUI deaths are up.

Financial Advising 278

Financial Advising Engineering Media Banking 278

Abnormal Returns

APRIL 2, 2023

thereformedbroker.com) Banks Why SVB was able to skate stricter bank regulation. nytimes.com) Regional banks are a linchpin for the economy. nytimes.com) Why banks resist mark-to-market accounting rules. bloomberg.com) Economy Why we should be celebrating the current employment situation.

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Financial Advising Banking Economy Insurance 240

Trade Brains

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Yes Bank vs IDFC Bank : Banks are the economic engine. The higher the asset quality of banks, the better the state of the economy. Banks facilitate the flow of money in markets following monetary policy, which determines the economy’s growth and decline. 7,250 crores at Rs.

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Banking Planning Accounting Retail 104

The Big Picture

MARCH 28, 2023

My Two-for-Tuesday morning train WFH reads: • The Fed’s anti-inflation work is almost done, with an assist from the banking crisis. My Two-for-Tuesday morning train WFH reads: • The Fed’s anti-inflation work is almost done, with an assist from the banking crisis. Irrelevant Investor ) • What’s eating Deutsche Bank? MSNBC ). •

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Banking Retirement Economy Economics 290

Wealth Management

JULY 17, 2023

The economy hasn’t contracted, the labor market hasn’t collapsed, and bank disruptions haven’t upended the financial system. Traders are relieved.

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Marketing Marketing Banking Economy 226

Abnormal Returns

MAY 24, 2024

bigtechnology.com) More signs that Apple ($AAPL) has lost its way (slate.com) Finance Is your favorite company a bank in disguise? healthline.com) Economy Keep an eye on real disposable income growth. apolloacademy.com) How the last 20 years in the economy have played out. netinterest.co) ESG outflows continue.

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Financial Advising Economy Media Banking 264

The Big Picture

JUNE 17, 2024

These reflect the economic dominance of one specific part of the economy or another for very long periods of time. As the chart above shows, there are long periods of market concentration.

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Marketing Marketing Engineering Economics 316

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MARCH 26, 2023

Top clicks this week Rising rates are still working their way through the markets and economy. theirrelevantinvestor.com) Ten reasons why SVB failed including 'The whole banking system is a bizarre confidence trick.' allisonschrager.substack.com) Surprises shouldn't be surprising. dariusforoux.com) Energy stocks are now struggling.

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Banking Economy Marketing Marketing 51

Trade Brains

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Fundamental Analysis of Ujjivan Small Finance Bank : The concept of Small Finance Banks (SFB) was introduced in India in 2015. SFBs also promote savings by providing a higher interest rate compared to full-service banks like HDFC and Kotak. In this article on fundamental analysis of Ujjivan Small Finance Bank. Lakh Lives.

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Banking Assets Accounting License 126

Abnormal Returns

MAY 31, 2024

Economy Katie Gatti Tassin about the disconnect in the economy with Mark Zandi and Judd Cramer. open.spotify.com) Stephen Clapham talks sustainability with Carine Smith Ihenacho is Chief Governance and Compliance Officer at Norges Bank, the Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund.

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Compliance Economy Government Banking 263

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

on.ft.com) Banks are increasingly backing capital call loans. theringer.com) Economy Some bad news on the inflation front. (bloomberg.com) Walmart ($WMT) is expanding home delivery of pharmaceuticals. fastcompany.com) Finance Howard Marks thinks nearly every investor should look at private debt.

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Pharmaceutical Financial Advising Media Banking 284

Calculated Risk

MARCH 20, 2024

Since the last projections were released, the economy has performed close to FOMC expectations. GDP projections of Federal Reserve Governors and Reserve Bank presidents, Change in Real GDP 1 Projection Date 2024 2025 2026 Mar 2024 2.0 Statement here. Here are the projections. Dec 2023 1.2 Dec 2023 1.2 The unemployment rate was at 3.9%

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Banking Economy Marketing Marketing 286

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DECEMBER 26, 2023

(humbledollar.com) Finance Bank of America ($BAC) has turned around its trading division. nytimes.com) Economy Case-Shiller showed a 4.8% nytimes.com) Economy Case-Shiller showed a 4.8% calculatedriskblog.com) What if the economy in 2024 was just 'normal'? wsj.com) Japan has a trucking problem.

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Marketing Marketing Financial Advising Economy 264

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NOVEMBER 25, 2022

thereformedbroker.com) The S&P 500 is not the economy. on.ft.com) Why does Alameda Research own a stake in Farmington State Bank? championbets.com.au) Economy What odds do term spread models put on a recession? Markets How do stocks beat inflation? awealthofcommonsense.com) FTX Is the FTX blow up the end of crypto?

Financial Advising 264

Financial Advising Retail Economy Media 264

Abnormal Returns

MAY 5, 2023

nytimes.com) Banking How the banking crisis is affecting fintech startups. semafor.com) Regional banks have long term profitability issues but customers aren't panicking. ft.com) It's hard to see how we don't have fewer, bigger banks in the future. (bloomberg.com) How Layoffs.fyi spawned a new business.

Financial Advising 240

Financial Advising Startup Media Banking 240

Abnormal Returns

JULY 17, 2024

(wsj.com) How Charles Schwab ($SCHW) is changing its banking business. spyglass.org) Economy Industrial production rose in June. riabiz.com) Apple Taboola is going to sell ads for Apple ($AAPL). axios.com) Om Malik, "Apple’s decision to strike a deal with Taboola is shocking and off-brand."

Financial Advising 275

Financial Advising Media Banking Economy 275