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Fed's Beige Book: "Economic activity increased slightly to moderately"

Calculated Risk

Consumer spending moved up moderately, with most Districts reporting strong holiday sales that exceeded expectations. Vehicle sales grew modestly. Commercial real estate sales edged up. Contacts in several service industries, notably healthcare, continued to see job growth. Truck freight volumes, however, were down.

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Monday links: riding out bear markets

Abnormal Returns

ft.com) Don't discount Apple's ($AAPL) push into financial services. forbes.com) Economy The American consumer is getting more cautious. manufacturingdive.com) A case study in how influencers can drive sales of a product, i.e. Goli Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies. thereformedbroker.com) Income tax withholdings are in decline.

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Sunday links: fast pivots

Abnormal Returns

wsj.com) Apple ($AAPL) is playing the long game in financial services. washingtonpost.com) Economy American consumer behavior is normalizing. tker.co) The mix of light vehicle sales keeps shifting toward pickups and SUVs. (awealthofcommonsense.com) Every investment plan needs some room for error.

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Unlock Success with a Financial Marketing Consultant

Midstream Marketing

Key Highlights In today’s online world, businesses in the financial services industry need financial marketing consultants to succeed. These consultants connect complex financial products with the right customers. These experts know the challenges of marketing in financial services.

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Does the ISM Services Index Really Reflect the Real World?

Mish Talk

Supplier Deliveries is the only ISM ® Report On Business ® index that is inversed; a reading of above 50 percent indicates slower deliveries, which is typical as the economy improves and customer demand increases.) “The Huge PMI Divergences If you want to believe the economy is rip roaring, then you believe ISM. percent, 2.4

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Market Commentary: Another October Low Forming?

Carson Wealth

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% Through June 2023, the economy grew 2.4% Since then, the economy has accelerated. The September retail and food services sales data underlined the economy’s momentum.

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5 Benefits of Hiring a Financial Services Marketing Agency

Indigo Marketing Agency

When the economy is changing all the time, you need more than just a good business plan to stay ahead of the competition. It needs a personalized, cutting-edge marketing plan, which is where a marketing agency for financial services comes in. They also make the sales process better and faster.