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“Recession Fatigue” As Consumers Begin To Break

“Recession Fatigue” is setting in as consumers struggle under rising interest rates, high inflation, and a declining stock market. Such was a point made in a recent CNBC article:

“Recession Fatigue” As Consumers Begin To Break

“Recession Fatigue” is setting in as consumers struggle under rising interest rates, high inflation, and a declining stock market. Such was a point made in a recent CNBC article:

The Last “Lost Decade” Favored Top Brands

Absolutely no one knows what will happen in the future. When you come across a person or firm that says they can predict the future, ask yourself why they aren't sitting on a 100-foot yacht in St. Barts versus talking to the media or you about their knowledge of the future.

The Last “Lost Decade” Favored Top Brands

Absolutely no one knows what will happen in the future. When you come across a person or firm that says they can predict the future, ask yourself why they aren't sitting on a 100-foot yacht in St. Barts versus talking to the media or you about their knowledge of the future.

Superbubble’s Final Act? Or Is This Time Different?

Is this the “Superbubble’s Final Act?” Such was a fascinating piece of commentary recently from Jeremy Grantham, famed investor and co-founder of GMO.

Superbubble’s Final Act? Or Is This Time Different?

Is this the “Superbubble’s Final Act?” Such was a fascinating piece of commentary recently from Jeremy Grantham, famed investor and co-founder of GMO.

The Strong Dollar Is A Risk To Corporate Profits

While many commentators argued the dollar would go bust due to the excessive debt levels in the U.S., such has hardly been the case. In 2022, as the U.S. economy is the “cleanest shirt in the dirty laundry,” the dollar rose sharply.

September Market Recap from HANDLS Indexes: Stormy September

Markets picked up in September where they left off in August, with rising interest rates wreaking havoc on stocks and bonds alike. For the month, the Core Large Cap Equity category returned -10.1% while the Core Fixed Income category lost 4.2%.

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