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A Government Shutdown

The Irrelevant Investor

What this could do to the economy and the stock market is anybody’s guess, but there is probably less cause for alarm than you might think. The post A Government Shutdown appeared first on The Irrelevant Investor. This sounds inconceivable, but it’s not without precedent.

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Wednesday links: a time to cut

Abnormal Returns

government bonds. wealthmanagement.com) Economy All the data is pointing toward the need for a Fed rate cut. economy outperformed Europe, post-Covid? Bonds Bonds are doing okay in 2024, except for duration. capitalspectator.com) Bonds drive markets. allstarcharts.com) The case for central clearing of U.S.

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Government Shutdown Averted. But Is That A Good Thing?

Advisor Perspectives

Once again, due to the ongoing lack of fiscal responsibility in Washington, the markets and the economy faced a Government shutdown.

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Tuesday links: an instant no

Abnormal Returns

ft.com) Modi's government harasses opponents in the U.S. vox.com) Economy Through March 2024, Case-Shiller home prices increased some 6.5%. ft.com) Surveys are not the economy, and vice versa. (wsj.com) The Suez Canal is effectively closed to shipping. calculatedriskblog.com) Teenagers are working more.

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5 Unusual Economic Indicators That Can Tell You About the Economy

Trade Brains

However, there are many other lesser-known indicators that can actually provide valuable insights and are helpful for the economy. Back in the autumn of 2001, he noticed that when the US economy was struggling due to the recession, lipstick sales were actually going up instead of down. Keep reading to find out what they are!

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Congress Scrambling to Avoid Government Shutdown

Advisor Perspectives

Historically, government shutdowns have not caused a major reaction in the markets. But shutdowns can increase market volatility, and an extended shutdown could have an impact on the overall economy.

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The Aftermath Economy

Advisor Perspectives

We will forever believe that locking down the economy for COVID-19 was a massive mistake. There is virtually no evidence that death rates were lowered by government mandates and lockdowns.

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