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US Government Shutdown’s Economic Risks Grow the Longer It Lasts

Advisor Perspectives

A US government shutdown would have a cascading economic effect, beginning mildly and deepening over time as millions of workers go without salary, private contractors aren’t paid and consumer uncertainty grows over Washington’s dysfunction.

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Risk-Free Government Debt – Fact or Fiction?

Advisor Perspectives

government debt is risk free. Every economic and financial textbook, media outlet, and bond guru says so. Investors believe that U.S. Why shouldn't they?

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Sunday links: a defining habit

Abnormal Returns

(rogersplanning.blogspot.com) Cities Detroit is experiencing an economic rebound. nytimes.com) Portland, Oregon's government is in turmoil. advisorperspectives.com) Many Americans don't have a good grasp of how government actually works. vox.com) Economic warfare doesn't work out how you would think. reason.com) The U.S.

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4th Quarter 2023 Economic And Market Outlook: Labor Market, Inflation, And Geopolitics

Nerd's Eye View

The sentiment is especially poignant when it comes to economic forecasting, as it's nearly impossible to get an accurate picture of the current state of the economy at any given moment. The key point is that, given the current economic uncertainty, there are several ways that advisors can help clients prepare for potential downturns.

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Ten Things to Know About a Government Shutdown

Carson Wealth

I just watch the government and report the facts.” Will Rogers As you’ve probably heard by now, the government is on the brink of shutting down unless Congress connects on a Hail Mary to pass a dozen spending bills before the September 30 funding deadline. Here are ten things to know about a potential government shutdown.

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3rd Quarter Economic And Market Outlook: Understanding Risks And Opportunities In The Web Of Inflation, Interest Rates, Valuations, And More

Nerd's Eye View

And even though numerous signs are pointing to the looming possibility of a more widespread economic downturn – including the reduction of household savings, reduced lending, and the resumption of student loan payments for many borrowers – the job market remains strong. And even though U.S.

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Sunday links: a market conundrum

Abnormal Returns

riabiz.com) Policy Government agencies, like the BLS, revise data all the time. econbrowser.com) The Fed is always dealing with economic crosscurrents. tker.co) Why economic data is iffier: lower response rates. apolloacademy.com) The economic schedule for the coming week. carsongroup.com) Employment growth is slowing.

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