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This Is Not What a Recession Looks Like

This is not what a recession looks like Signs of economic growth are everywhere, says Jurrien Timmer. BY JURRIEN TIMMER, DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL MACRO FOR FIDELITY MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH COMPANY (FMRCO), 07/28/2022 Key takeaways Although there's a sense of dread in the air that a recession is imminent, this sentiment isn't necessarily a reflection of the economic reality. Unemployment is low, consumers are spending money, and earnings continue to grow—all of which are positive economic signs. Earnings reports, which can [...]

By |2022-08-05T11:35:17-04:00August 5th, 2022|Business/Economic News|Comments Off on This Is Not What a Recession Looks Like

Investment Implications of the War in Ukraine

Interesting insights on the economic impact of the war in Ukraine from the Capital Group: https://www.capitalgroup.com/advisor/ca/en/insights/articles/investment-implications-war-ukraine.html

By |2022-03-27T20:19:22-04:00March 25th, 2022|Business/Economic News, International|Comments Off on Investment Implications of the War in Ukraine

Making Sense of Seemingly Inconsistent Numbers

Making Sense of Seemingly Inconsistent Numbers Wise investors take the “big picture” view. It can be incredibly difficult to make sense of data. A report coming from one body may tell you one thing, and another report might seem to offer a wholly different perspective. Such is the case with August’s jobs numbers from the Department of Labor. There was a vast difference between the number projected in surveys of economists (720,000) and the number we received: a 235,000 increase [...]

By |2021-09-17T14:31:24-04:00September 2nd, 2021|Business/Economic News, Investing|Comments Off on Making Sense of Seemingly Inconsistent Numbers

Debate Starts on Capital Gains Tax

Debate Starts on Capital Gains Tax What to expect and why. Now and again, the price action on Wall Street can surprise even the most seasoned investors. Look no further than when President Biden in late April proposed an increase in the tax on capital gains to 39.6% from 20% for those Americans who earn more than $1 million.1 Stocks dropped on the news, with the Standard & Poor’s 500 index down nearly 1% for the day.2 The “sell first, [...]

By |2021-05-12T09:38:39-04:00May 12th, 2021|Business/Economic News, Investing|Comments Off on Debate Starts on Capital Gains Tax
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