Calculated Risk

APRIL 29, 2024

The BEA reported that investment in non-residential structures decreased at a 0.1% The first graph shows investment in offices, malls and lodging as a percent of GDP. Investment in offices (blue) increased slightly in Q1 and was up 4.1% And the office vacancy rate is at a record high, and this will hold down office investment.

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Calculated Risk

JANUARY 10, 2024

Earlier I posted some questions on my blog for next year: Ten Economic Questions for 2024. The second table shows the change in construction and manufacturing payrolls starting in 2006. Here are the Ten Economic Questions for 2024 and a few predictions: • Question #2 for 2024: How much will job growth slow in 2024? million to 1.5

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Calculated Risk

JANUARY 29, 2024

The BEA reported that investment in non-residential structures increased at a 3.2% Investment in petroleum and natural gas structures increased in Q4 compared to Q3 and was up 5% year-over-year. The first graph shows investment in offices, malls and lodging as a percent of GDP. annual pace in Q4. Click on graph for larger image.

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The Big Picture

JULY 29, 2022

The last time we looked at the State Coincident Indicators Index, all 50 States were in an economic expansion over the trailing 3 months. While we may not be in a recession yet, economic momentum has clearly slowed. The GDP report showed final private domestic demand — consumer spending and fixed investment — was flat in 2Q after a 3.0%

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Abnormal Returns

MARCH 21, 2025

ft.com) Strategy How to think about liquid alternatives in a portfolio (morningstar.com) Barry Ritholtz's "How NOT to Invest" is a master class for investors. nytimes.com) Economy Regional manufacturing surveys are rolling over. bonddad.blogspot.com) Some unconventional measures of economic weakness.

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The Big Picture

MAY 5, 2023

Rather than accept the volatility of month-to-month economic datapoints — NFP, Consumer Spending, Manufacturing, Inflation, etc. Investing is a humbling practice that requires the practitioner to not only acknowledge their limited understanding of the future but to behave in accordance with that small piece of wisdom.

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Abnormal Returns

AUGUST 7, 2023

coindesk.com) Companies How Apple ($AAPL) saves money on new chips manufactured by Taiwan Semi ($TSM). ft.com) ESG investing is shifting toward indexing not activism. wsj.com) Economy Tyler Cowen, "It’s important to resist the temptation to think of economic expansions in moral terms." second quarter results.

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Calculated Risk

JANUARY 26, 2023

percent in the fourth quarter of 2022 , according to the "advance" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The increase in private inventory investment was led by manufacturing (mainly petroleum and coal products as well as chemicals) as well as mining, utilities, and construction industries (led by utilities).

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Calculated Risk

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The BEA reported that investment in non-residential structures increased at a 3.7% Investment in petroleum and natural gas structures increased in Q3 compared to Q2 and was up 22% year-over-year. The first graph shows investment in offices, malls and lodging as a percent of GDP. annual pace in Q3. year-over-year.

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Calculated Risk

OCTOBER 26, 2023

percent in the third quarter of 2023 , according to the "advance" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The increase in private inventory investment reflected increases in manufacturing and retail trade. annual rate, and residential investment increased at a 3.9% Imports turned up.

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The Big Picture

MARCH 22, 2023

manufacturing can’t compete on cost, but it has a leg up in some areas. ( manufacturing can’t compete on cost, but it has a leg up in some areas. ( Even though it feels like I’ve lived through every economic or market environment imaginable, I know there will be plenty of stuff that happens in the future that will surprise me. (

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The Big Picture

AUGUST 22, 2022

Remote Work Is Sticking : About a third of all service work and just under 10% of manufacturing work in the region was being done remotely—a huge jump from 8% and 3%, respectively, before the pandemic. Liberty Street Economics ) see also Pizza? Wall Street Journal ). You Need Banh Mi to Get Employees Back to the Office. Axios ). •

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The Big Picture

JULY 12, 2023

The fact that weakness in housing was followed by weakness in manufacturing and then a few layoffs in tech doesn’t mean a thing if the overall economy continues booming. She has worked at FT since 1988, and held leadership roles in investment management, distribution, technology, operations, and high-net-worth clients.

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Abnormal Returns

APRIL 9, 2023

humbledollar.com) Rich people can take flyers on risky investments that you can't. manufacturing plants is at a record high. msn.com) The economic schedule for the coming week. Strategy Risk comes in many shapes and forms. contessacapitaladvisors.com) Finance Take note - Reg D filings are not reviewed by the SEC.

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Calculated Risk

APRIL 25, 2024

percent in the first quarter of 2024 , according to the "advance" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Within residential fixed investment, the increase was led by brokers’ commissions and other ownership transfer costs as well as new single-family housing construction. Imports accelerated. I'll have more later.

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Calculated Risk

APRIL 27, 2023

percent in the first quarter of 2023 , according to the "advance" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Within nonresidential fixed investment, increases in structures and intellectual property products were partly offset by a decrease in equipment. annual rate, and residential investment decreased at a 4.2%

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Carson Wealth

MARCH 3, 2025

You should never blindly invest in seasonality, but just as February was ripe for potential trouble, be open to a nice Spring bounce. Hopefully because youve been reading this then you know that even the best years have scary headlines and volatility and that volatility is the toll we pay to invest. Panic Is in the Air How do you feel?

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Abnormal Returns

JANUARY 21, 2024

(thinkadvisor.com) Fixed income Investment grade issuance is at a record pace in January. apparel manufacturers are facing new competitive pressure. papers.ssrn.com) The economic schedule for the coming week. ft.com) Leverage loan repricings are surging. wsj.com) Policy Noah Smith, "U.S. noahpinion.blog) U.S.

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Trade Brains

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Deloitte has released a promising forecast for India’s economic growth. The government actively supports manufacturing sector growth. Therefore, these factors work together to drive economic progress. First, the manufacturing sector shows remarkable expansion. The manufacturing sector also shows promise with 76.4

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Tobias Financial

APRIL 14, 2025

Market downturns can bring uncertainty, and with recent headlines about tariffs and economic shifts, you may be wondering whats next. Just weeks ago, analysts were predicting continued market growth, and now, concerns about global trade and economic conditions are leading to increased volatility.

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Validea

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Currently, fewer than 70 companies have achieved this milestone, spanning industries from healthcare to consumer goods to industrial manufacturing. This combination of reliability and steady growth makes them particularly appealing to investors focused on generating consistent investment income.

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The Big Picture

MARCH 6, 2025

How should investors view the relationship between trade policy and inflation in the current economic environment? Gwinn Professor of Economics Masters in Business (coming soon) ~~~ Find all of the previous At the Money episodes here , and in the MiB feed on Apple Podcasts , YouTube , Spotify , and Bloomberg. What was it about?

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Abnormal Returns

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

(axios.com) Hedge funds How did/does Bridgewater Associates make investment decisions? finance.yahoo.com) Economy The ISM Manufacturing index fell for the 12th straight month. advisorperspectives.com) Americans aren't used to economic volatility. on.ft.com) Two Sigma is spinning off its impact arm.

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Carson Wealth

APRIL 21, 2025

Additionally, the National Association of Active Investment Managers (NAAIM) Exposure Index came in at its lowest level in 17 months, suggesting RIAs are finally tossing in the towel as well. The level of tariffs has been much higher than expected, and as a result the expected economic impact is likely to be higher too.

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Validea

JANUARY 6, 2025

This exclusive club currently has fewer than 70 members, representing diverse sectors from healthcare to manufacturing. By maintaining and growing shareholder payments across various economic conditions, they’ve proven their capacity to generate sustainable profits and manage cash flow effectively.

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Validea

APRIL 4, 2025

In this episode, dive into the complex world of tariffs, national debt, and economic policies under the current administration. Long-Term Goals of Policy Shifts: Discussion on the administrations aim to onshore manufacturing and critical technologies, and the trade-offs involved. National Debt Concerns: Perspectives on whether the U.S.

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Trade Brains

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The company has expanded into emerging sectors like defence manufacturing, nuclear power, green hydrogen, semiconductor chip design, and data centers. These calculated investments have turned L&T into a major player in new-age industries, and its latest forays could become key growth drivers in the coming decade.

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Trade Brains

JUNE 9, 2024

Taiwan stands at the top of the semiconductor industry as the undisputed leader, with its Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) at the forefront. However, the company has decided to invest over USD 100 billion over the next three years to expand its capacity and maintain its technical lead.

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Zoe Financial

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Economic Update: Q4 Real GDP: Grew 2.3% Next Week: ISM Manufacturing PMI Data January Nonfarm Payrolls Report Stay tuned for next week. It is not intended to serve as a substitute for personalized investment advice or as a recommendation or solicitation of any particular security, strategy or investment product.

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Abnormal Returns

APRIL 23, 2023

wsj.com) Policy The IRA and CHIPS Act have caused a surge in domestic manufacturing investment. vox.com) Economy Earnings can fall even without an economic recession. ritholtz.com) The economic schedule for the coming week. (axios.com) Apple ($AAPL) is being very deliberate in its approach to financial services.

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Abnormal Returns

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

awealthofcommonsense.com) How 5% safe interest rates change the investment landscape. calculatedriskblog.com) Manufacturing is hanging in there. kyla.substack.com) Earlier on Abnormal Returns Podcast links: uncertain economics. abnormalreturns.com) The 2023 Credit Suisse Global Investment Returns Yearbook is here!

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Carson Wealth

JANUARY 25, 2023

At long last, The Carson Investment Research team is proud to officially release our 2023 Market and Economic Outlook, aptly titled Outlook ’23: The Edge of Normal. Housing and manufacturing could be headed to recessions, but the consumer remains the most important and largest part of the economy, and they are still very healthy.

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | October 28th, 2024 Stocks Mixed Ahead of Election Stocks were mixed last week as fresh economic data points and election-related uncertainty slowed market momentum. 8 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: International Trade in Goods. ISM Manufacturing Index. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell 0.96

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Cornerstone Financial Advisory

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | December 2nd, 2024 Solid Gains for Thanksgiving Week Stocks posted solid gains over a short and busy holiday week as investors parsed fresh economic data, comments on potential future trade policy, and a few Q3 reports from technology companies. One area of concern has been the economic impact of proposed tariffs.

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Trade Brains

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Hindustan Aeronautics : In recent years, the defence stocks of India have evolved into a great investment field due to the government’s focus on increased spending and the “Make in India” initiative. It is one of the world’s largest and oldest aerospace and defense manufacturers. Value in Rs. Value in Rs.

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Carson Wealth

JANUARY 16, 2024

Carson Investment Research 2024 Market Outlook: Seeing Eye to Eye We are targeting a total return of 11-13% for the S&P 500 Index in 2024 and 4-6% for the Bloomberg U.S. We take a deep dive into our outlook for 2024 in Carson Investment Research’s Outlook ‘24: Seeing Eye to Eye. In addition, the investment in the U.S.

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Trade Brains

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The Indian investment banking landscape is undergoing significant changes. A Brief History and Current State Investment banking in India traces its origins to the 19th century. Since then, foreign banks have dominated investment and merchant banking activities in the country. Also read… Large cap stock down by 5.6%

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