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Market Segment: Are We Going to Get a Soft Landing From the Fed?
Recent earning results have been mixed, and the markets have been following earnings this last week for any signals about growth. Growth and inflation go hand in hand because that sets up stagflation—something we’re trying to avoid. Are we going to get a soft landing from the Fed? Will they continue to raise rates? There are many opinions floating around about this. Hear The Sandman’s take this week.
Business Owner or Senior Leadership? Tips for Keeping Your Company Healthy in 2023
If you own a business or are a member of company leadership, whether it be a string of gas stations or a Fortune 500 Company, 2023 may be a tough year for your bottom line. Hopefully, all sorts of negative business influences—like recession fears, stagflation, and labor challenges—are on your planning agenda. Here are some tips to help you address some of these issues and make smart business decisions to keep your business healthy this year.
How the Market Performs When the Fed Pivots
The Fed seems as if they are going to pivot by stopping rate hikes in the near future. Over the past 40 years, the Fed has paused seven times after ending tightening cycles. How did stocks perform after a pause? Can a fed pause be a catalyst for lower bond yields? Find out the answers in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.
Breaking Down Key Highlights of the Secure Act 2.0
The Secure Act 2.0 is now law. While there are dozens of provisions in the act, a few highlights include RMD age limit increases, timeframes for taking distributions from inherited IRAs, catch-up contributions for retirement accounts, and so much more. Also, The Sandman breaks down the eight types of people who might not want to do a Roth IRA conversion.
Plus, the stock and bond markets were both up last week, a result of inflation dropping for the third straight month. The core Consumer Price Index, which includes food and energy, eased lower to 5.7%, but the Fed stated it wanted it around 2% to start cutting rates to stimulate the economy. How have markets historically performed when the Fed is about to pivot or to change direction?
Market Report: Stocks Continue Positive Start in 2023 and Inflation Pressures Lower
The stock and bond markets were both up last week, a result of inflation dropping for the third straight month. The core Consumer Price Index, which includes food and energy, eased lower to 5.7%, but the Fed stated it wanted it around 2% to start cutting rates to stimulate the economy. How have markets historically performed when the Fed is about to pivot or change direction?
Market Reacts to Consumer Price Index
The Market had a good week as there was good news surrounding inflation and the Consumer Price Index. The fed said they were only going to raise rates 25 basis points and the market liked that. Also the CPI dropped a little better than expected, however that was based mostly on the decline of gas prices. What should you being paying attention to going forward? Find out in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.
Growth Versus Value in 2023
Value outperformed growth by a wide margin in 2022. The macro economic environment in the tech sector may continue that trend as we start 2023. What other data should you being paying attention to when comparing value to growth going forward? Find out in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.
Stocks and Bonds Rallied Due to Jobs Report
The markets reacted well to a stronger jobs report than expected, especially with the data on wage growth. All 11 sectors were higher by about two percent, suggesting that inflation may be easing. What else should you be paying attention to? Find out in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.
Market Segment: Positive Week after Jobs Report
The market had a positive week due to wage growth as well as the December jobs report suggested that inflation may be cooling off. How will growth perform against value going forward in 2023? Find out the answers you need in this Protect Your Assets Market Recap.
Bootcamp Series: How to Save More Money and Get Ready for Retirement in 2023
It’s a new year. Have you been thinking of your goals for this year? Is one of those goals to retire in 2023? How about saving for something you always wanted? We’re going to share some easy things you can do to save more money and get ready for retirement if that’s what you’re thinking about.
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