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Bouchey Newsletter Written by: Ryan Bouchey, CFP®, CPA If once is an accident, twice a coincidence, and three times a pattern, then this latest labor report may be pointing to a more consistent signal about the underlying strength of the U.S. economy. The August jobs report showed a continued slowdown in labor market momentum, with…
For two years now we’ve been hearing a negative narrative about market expectations, while at the same time experiencing strong market performance. In 2023, it was all about the incoming recession. This year, the public concern centered around the pivotal presidential election. Well, fast forward to three days post-election, and we have another year of…
Written by: Ryan Bouchey, CPA, CFP The Holidays are a time for many things: making memories with family, expressing daily gratitude, and perhaps reflecting on the year gone past. While contemplating various aspects of my life, one crucial element that captures my reflection, aside from my family, is the markets. With December upon us,…
It’s been an up and down week in the markets, following a down week last week. The headlines continue to be driven by inflation news (good and bad), July jobs report last week (somewhere in the middle) and last week’s downgrade of U.S. debt from AAA to AA+ by Fitch (bad but not worrisome). What…
Shutdown, Slowing Jobs… and All-time Highs?
Bouchey Newsletter Written by: Ryan Bouchey, CFP®, CPA As we enter the fourth quarter, it wouldn’t be unreasonable to ask: “Are we really still at all-time highs in the market?” Despite a government shutdown (with little sign of resolution on either side), a cooling labor market, and no shortage of headlines to scare us away,…