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“Nobody Knows Anything,” Wall Street Strategist Edition

The Big Picture

This is true about equity and bond markets, specific company stocks, and economic data series. Or, as John Kenneth Galbraith observed, The only function of economic forecasting is to make astrology look respectable. ~~~ Public Enemy’s 13th album was titled “ Man Plans, God Laughs.”

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Market Drama

Zoe Financial

Economic Update: Market reaction: The sell-off reflects uncertainty, not full confidence that the tariffs will hold negotiations are expectedarket reaction: The sell-off reflects uncertainty, not full confidence that the tariffs will hold negotiations are expected. Economies and markets fluctuate. imports from 2.3%

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2 Ways the 2022 Economic Woes Affected Your Retirement Accounts

Integrity Financial Planning

The 2022 economic climate has been bumpy for most and, in some cases, even bumpier for retirees. Americans and the world at large dealt with the economic ramifications of the Russia-Ukraine war, post-pandemic industrial effects, and rising inflation and interest rates. Inflation Pinched Pockets. 1] [link]. [2] 2] [link]. [3]

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Market Timing vs. Time in the Market

Zoe Financial

Smart Investing: Focus On Your Longterm Financial Goals Its imperative to begin the investment process with a clear idea of your goals and the time frame for your financial plan to accomplish them. Opinions expressed by Zoe Financial are based on economic or market conditions at the time this material was written.

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What Does a Rolling Recession Mean for Your Retirement?

Integrity Financial Planning

What Is Rolling Recession You may have noticed that the economy after the pandemic has been very up and down. A recession is traditionally defined as a consistent, widespread downturn in the economy. [1] A recession is traditionally defined as a consistent, widespread downturn in the economy. [1]

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Manage client expectations through the midterms

Nationwide Financial

Nationwide Economics expects consumer inflation to remain highly elevated into 2023 while gradually slowing over the next year. Interest rates are expected to remain higher next year and into 2024 to prevent a renewed surge in prices, even with an economic downturn likely in 2023. How could the midterm elections affect the economy?

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Carson Investment Research Forecasts the Rest of 2024

Carson Wealth

Carson Investment Research 2024 Midyear Outlook: Eyes on the Prize The economy continues to see a solid rate of expansion with low risk of a recession. SUMMARY OF MAJOR VIEWS The economy remains resilient supported by job gains, income growth, and strong consumer balance sheets as well as productivity gains on the business side.