Market Update October 2023
Even in uncertain times in terms of interest rates, the debt ceiling, a looming government shutdown, and volatile energy prices–lots of economic uncertainty–and yet we still saw stock prices broadly rise in 2023.
This week’s Market Perspective video covers several themes focused on markets and the economy. Watch the full 11-minute video for a broad understanding or click into specific sections for a quick take on a topic of interest.
Times and topics
(minutes : seconds ... chapters)
00:05 ... Overview
00:40 ... Market Performance Trailing 12 Months
01:18 ... Market Performance Quarter (Q2)
02:15 ... U.S. Treasury Yields
04:47 ... Unemployment & Job Market
05:54 ... Debt Ceiling
06:24 ... Purchasing Power
07:27 … 20% Inflation over 5 Years
07:57 ... Housing Affordability
09:05 ... Consumer Sentiment
10:32 ... Recession, The “R” Word
11:15 ... Regulatory
Slide Deck
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