Investing Caffeine

JULY 1, 2024

Ever since the Federal Reserve went on a crusade to increase interest rates and slow the progression of inflation at the beginning of 2022, investors have been cheering for a Goldilocks-type of economic “soft landing.” move thanks to the contribution of older economy stocks. Last month, this narrative remained intact.

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Nationwide Financial

APRIL 24, 2023

The latest batch of economic data continue to signal that a recession is on the horizon — we still foresee a downturn unfolding in the second half of the year. The Conference Board’s Leading Economic Index (LEI) posted its 12th straight monthly decline, falling to its lowest level since November 2020. from a year ago. jump in February.

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Nationwide Financial

APRIL 17, 2023

March’s cooler CPI data provided further evidence that price pressures are fading in many pockets of the economy. April 20: Index of Leading Economic Indicators (LEI) LEI points to elevated recession risk The index of leading economic indicators (LEI) is expected to retreat again in March, marking the twelfth straight month of decline.

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Nationwide Financial

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Even with a dour long term economic outlook, consumers should continue to spend as long as the labor market remains tight. Retail sales surged in January, joining the recent wave of economic indicators suggesting economic activity sped up at the outset of the year. percent) and the core reading (+0.4 percent overall and 5.6

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Integrity Financial Planning

JANUARY 9, 2023

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. due to increased costs of necessities like food, energy, and gas.

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Brown Advisory

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The Equity Beat: Can the Swift Economy Remain on Stage? What’s more, while the average ticket price (not resale) is around $200-$250, the average Eras “experience” – inclusive of outfit, food and beverage, travel and merchandise – has cost more than $1,300 per person. economic impact of the Eras tour at close to $5 billion.

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Abnormal Returns

DECEMBER 29, 2022

wsj.com) Cal-Maine Foods ($CALM) stock rode higher egg prices all year, until today. wsj.com) Economy Continuing unemployment claims continue to trend higher. bloomberg.com) Ten big economic questions for 2023 including 'What will happen with house prices in 2023?' (capitalspectator.com) The stock market is not a Ponzi scheme.

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Abnormal Returns

MARCH 30, 2024

economy continues to get more energy efficient. nytimes.com) Long-term renewable energy storage is needed, but the economics are uncertain. wapo.st) Food Chick-fil-A is going to reintroduce chicken treated with antibiotics. abnormalreturns.com) Podcast links: the introvert economy. nytimes.com) Energy The U.S.

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Carson Wealth

OCTOBER 23, 2023

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% Economic indicators across consumption, income, industry and the labor market don’t point to a recession. Through June 2023, the economy grew 2.4% in the third quarter.

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The Big Picture

JULY 25, 2022

How much will the economy slow in Q3 and Q4? Will the economic slowdown continue into 2023? How much will the economy slow in Q3 and Q4? But there is a tomorrow and my expectations are that if the Fed overtightens (as they appear on track to do) then the next 12 months will be less economically robust than the prior 12.

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Abnormal Returns

JULY 19, 2023

ft.com) Food Chipotle ($CMG) is now targeting smaller towns. Why don't more fast food restaurants serve them? washingtonpost.com) Economy The Citi U.S. economic surprise index is soaring. (etf.com) Tesla Tesla's ($TSLA) board is having to repay $735 million after being sued. wsj.com) America loves hot dogs.

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Calculated Risk

DECEMBER 20, 2023

At the end of each year, I post Ten Economic Questions for the following year (2023). As an example, when the pandemic hit, I switched from being mostly positive on the economy to calling a recession in early March 2020. percent year-over-year and the October PCE price index, excluding food and energy, increased 3.5

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The Big Picture

AUGUST 4, 2022

The weird contradictions rendering the US economy inexplicable : Thanks to the pandemic and how advanced economies responded to it, we’re in a very strange place indeed. The typical relationships between one signal from the economy and another have diverged in surprising ways. The Review of Economic Studies ). •

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Abnormal Returns

MAY 18, 2024

maddieburton.substack.com) Luxury hotels have rebounded better than economy hotels. wsj.com) Food The economics of Sweetgreen ($SG). (hakaimagazine.com) Human ancestors hunted cave bears a long time ago. science.org) Travel Stop overplanning your vacations. wsj.com) The problem of space junk is only getting worse.

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Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

JANUARY 30, 2024

One definition , according to a speech delivered by Tom Barkin, the President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, is “where inflation completes its journey back to normal levels while the economy stays healthy”. One might then wonder 1) what are normal inflation levels and 2) what defines a healthy economy. during this period.

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Trade Brains

OCTOBER 3, 2023

While we wait and see what happens, one thing we can be sure of is that our economy is going to receive a significant boost. India expects this World Cup to boost its economy by Rs. That’s more than three times the economic impact seen during the 2015 Australia-New Zealand edition and the 2019 UK World Cup, which were $347.2

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Nationwide Financial

JANUARY 3, 2023

economy appears to be in the late stage of expansion, with strong economic activity but labor and supply chains remain constrained. The outbreak of war in Ukraine earlier in 2022 worsened supply constraints, especially for food and energy, and contributed to sustained inflation. Responding to recession risks.

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Calculated Risk

DECEMBER 26, 2022

At the end of each year, I post Ten Economic Questions for the following year (2022). As an example, when the pandemic hit, I switched from being mostly positive on the economy to calling a recession in early March 2020. percent year-over-year and the November PCE price index, excluding food and energy, increased 4.7

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The Big Picture

APRIL 7, 2023

Wall Street Journal ) • How Models Get the Economy Wrong : Seemingly complex and sophisticated econometric modeling often fails to take into account common sense and observable reality. American Prospect ) see also Six Ways Existing Economic Models Are Killing the Economy : The alleged science doesn’t match up to the real world.

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Trade Brains

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Basically, the price of a Big Mac can tell us a lot about the economy’s condition and how well it is doing. Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) is an economic theory that says the price of a good in one country should be the same as its price in another country, once you consider the exchange rate between them. what is PPP?

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Trade Brains

OCTOBER 13, 2024

This rate influences borrowing costs across the economy. The Fed uses this rate to manage inflation and economic growth. By adjusting it, they aim to keep the economy balanced. Overall, the Fed rate plays a crucial role in shaping economic conditions. Lower rates can stimulate global economic activity.

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Abnormal Returns

JULY 24, 2022

rationalwalk.com) The big food delivery companies are branching out. etftrends.com) Single-stock ETFs are another example of how leverage finds its way into the system. (humbledollar.com) Economy James Surowiecki, "Regardless, the essential point is that Americans are treating the job market as irrelevant next to inflation and gas prices."

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Nationwide Financial

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Last week was light on economic news and indicators. percent and food prices likely continued to rise at a moderate rate with the combination of the two boosting the headline reading. The post High-frequency data show little slack for labor: Weekly Economic Review & Outlook appeared first on Nationwide Financial.

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Carson Wealth

JULY 31, 2023

After a large reversal Thursday, stocks bounced back Friday, bolstered by the continued impressive performance of the economy (further details below). Economic growth accelerated over the past year, defying tight policy and expectations. Moderate” is Fedspeak for a strong economy. The economy grew 2.4% 5.50% range.

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Zoe Financial

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Economic Updates: October Consumer Price Index (CPI) came in at 2.6%. Core CPI (which excludes food and energy) was 3.3% , as expected. economy, comments from Federal Reserve Chairman suggest they may not lower interest rates as quickly as previously anticipated. Economies and markets fluctuate. Up 23% YTD.

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Mish Talk

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Early Benchmark Methodology Preliminary (not-yet-benchmarked) state employment estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) continue to be subject to significant revisions around turning points in the economy. Nonetheless, economic cheerleaders tout the monthly data even when the household survey shows major discrepancies.

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Nationwide Financial

JUNE 13, 2023

Coming off the blowout jobs report and the debt ceiling agreement, last week was a slower week for economic data. The headline print for May will likely be weaker due to the decline in gas prices and gradual softening in food inflation. What we’re watching this week: (pg. We expect a modest 0.1 percent rise in the overall CPI.

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Nationwide Financial

JANUARY 9, 2023

The NFIB small business survey provides a variety of readings on key economic activities beyond the headline optimism index, which consensus expects to remain little changed at around 91.5 percent advance in core CPI (excludes food and energy) in December. It is the first non-Covid contractionary reading since 2009. in December.

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The Big Picture

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Wired ) see also How Social Media Shapes Economic Perception : tiktok, inflation vs jobs, and discontent. Wall Street Journal ) • Investors shake up VC market by raising money to buy out start-ups : Aim is to take advantage of economic headwinds to acquire promising businesses at a discount.

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Abnormal Returns

APRIL 16, 2023

nytimes.com) Policy Why are Americans so pessimistic about their (economic) future? morningstar.com) More states are cracking down on food stamps. theatlantic.com) Economy Are tightening lending standards going to tip the U.S. eig.org) The economic schedule for the coming week. washingtonpost.com) U.S. into recession?

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Zoe Financial

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The Fed’s rate cuts, cooling inflation, and a strong economy fuel market growth. Economic Updates: The PCE index (a key inflation measure) rose 2.2% Core PCE (excluding food and energy) matched forecasts at 2.7%. With the economy growing at 3%, inflation under 3%, and unemployment below 5%, the outlook remains positive.

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Carson Wealth

JANUARY 29, 2024

In 2022, positive economic data typically led to a sell-off in the stock market, and weak data often led to a rally. Strong economic growth and better data should be viewed positively, as it shows the economy isn’t falling into a recession. The economy ran above trend last year, despite high interest rates.

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Fortune Financial

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

per annum with growth every single year regardless of economic circumstances. Economically speaking, lavish pet expenditures were once viewed as a luxury, but as incomes have grown, consumers have been more willing to pay up for everything from premium dog foods to extensive life-extending therapies for their pets.

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Carson Wealth

OCTOBER 30, 2023

While economic growth may have peaked in the third quarter, we expect the economy to remain supportive. With the economy on firm footing and sentiment turning pessimistic, we remain optimistic a significant year-end rally is still possible. The Energizer Bunny Economy You just can’t put this economy down.

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Calculated Risk

JULY 3, 2024

In discussing their individual outlooks for the target range for the federal funds rate, participants emphasized the importance of conditioning future policy decisions on incoming data, the evolving economic outlook, and the balance of risks. emphasis added

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Trade Brains

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Most traded Commodities in The World : Commodities are the basic essential materials of a good economy from which other by-products are manufactured. Here we shall discuss the most traded commodities in the world with their importance, impact on economics and factors affecting their prices globally.

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The Big Picture

AUGUST 22, 2022

Liberty Street Economics ) see also Pizza? Workers schedule in-person days around the food offerings: burritos stuffed with soft tofu, grilled squash and zucchini; ‘I’ll definitely go in for that’ ( Wall Street Journal ). Geopolitics, the economy and unforeseen events will determine whether the relief will last. ( Axios ). •

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