In this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing, David Hollander examines the recent surge in bank profits driven by high interest rates and debates the long-term viability of these gains. Additionally, he offers a detailed look at the S&P 500 index’s historical trends, using data from Bloomberg and Edward Jones to understand bull and bear market cycles and their future implications.

Dive into the Federal Reserve’s decision-making processes and their impact on the markets in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing. The Sandman analyzes the Fed’s recent meeting minutes, emphasizing their readiness to adjust rates in response to inflation and referencing historical market trends around past rate cuts. The discussion also discusses potential rate changes for the year and offers strategic advice for managing investments amidst market volatility and optimism.

In this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing, David Hollander explores the major factors affecting the market in 2024, focusing on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions and overall economic health. He analyzes the impact of these elements on the job market, inflation, and consumer spending. Historical comparisons are drawn to understand the Fed’s balancing act between controlling inflation and promoting growth.

Join The Sandman for this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing, as he examines the link between consumer staple ETFs and the evolving food industry, highlighting the impact of GLP-1 drugs on food demand. He discusses strategies for market exposure, emphasizing research and understanding market dynamics, with a focus on companies such as Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly. Additionally, The Sandman analyzes broader market trends, including the Federal Reserve’s potential rate cuts and their influence on bond prices and investment opportunities in sectors like small cap value.

In this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing, David Hollander explains the significance of the creation of new jobs, the drop in unemployment rate, and the implications of a 4% year-over-year wage increase. He explores how these figures suggest a strong yet moderating job market. The Sandman also looks ahead to the Consumer Price Index and the Federal Reserve’s decision, both pivotal in shaping market expectations. Tune in for an analysis of these economic indicators and their potential impact on market trends.