Last week’s job data supported a reoccurring theme – the labor market is cooling from a position of strength. According to the October JOLTs report, there are still more jobs than Americans looking – now at a 1.7 openings/available worker from 2 to 1 earlier this year.… Read More
The end of the year is when a lot of deadlines come up. So, as we head to the end of the year, now is a great time to make sure your financial plan is still on track. And it’s wise to use a checklist to see where you are and what you should do.… Read More
Headlines have been dominated by the better-than-expected October CPI report, but this improvement in inflation will likely be overshadowed by a deteriorating growth outlook in the coming months. Looking at the basic building blocks of gross domestic product (GDP), we see weakness across a variety of sectors, with homebuilding set to slow significantly and higher rates to weigh on inventories, business investment and exports.… Read More
High Tax. Zero Time. Big Revenue Goals. As you grow your business to $1 million and beyond, the teams and systems that got you to your million-dollar goal aren’t going to be enough to get you to your next goal. You’re a successful entrepreneur ready to reach that next revenue goal and scale up.… Read More
This year has been a head-scratcher for most investors, given it has seen the worst period of returns for bonds while also seeing an equity bear market. Alternative investments have been used by institutional investors for many years to help diversify their portfolios and have proven helpful during recent market volatility.… Read More
As Americans head to the grocery store this week to stock up on ingredients, they may be frustrated to discover that the cost of a Thanksgiving dinner is a whopping 20% higher than last year, according to a survey by the American Farm Bureau.… Read More
After peaking at 9.1% y/y in June, inflation has slowly been receding. The October CPI report confirmed this trajectory as headline CPI surprised to the downside at 7.7% y/y – its smallest y/y increase since January. Download Full-Size PDF: Click Here Weekly-Market-Recap-11.14.22
Donating to a cause you care about is rewarding. Unfortunately, not all charities are created equal. Taking the proper precautions before giving ensures that your donations go to the people and organizations you want to help—and that you’re meeting both your personal and financial goals.… Read More
The October Jobs report saw a stronger-than-expected gain of 261,000 non-farm payroll jobs. However, with the unemployment rate edging up to 3.7%, the stubbornly tight labor market may be gradually softening. Weekly-Market-Recap-11.7.2022Download