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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year for the Economy
The period around the winter holidays is widely considered the most wonderful time of the year – and the economy tends to agree! The festive mood brings bustling airports and packed stores as consumers embrace the holiday spirit. The generosity of the season extends into both the economy and the financial markets. So, grab a cup of hot cocoa as we take you through a sleigh ride of the holiday economy!
2024 Fourth Quarter Outlook: Can Rate Cuts Stem the Labor Markets’ Slowdown?
Cetera Investment Management is pleased to release its 2024 Fourth Quarter Outlook, “Can Rate Cuts Stem the Labor Markets’ Slowdown?” In this outlook, we discuss our predictions for the final quarter of the year. By cutting interest rates, the Federal Reserve has entered a new rate cycle. The Fed’s attention is shifting from inflation to the labor market. Going forward, a weakening labor market will likely bring more interest rate cuts. But is the Fed too late? And what are the potential impacts of the election? The team addresses these concerns and more in the outlook.
Trump vs. Harris: Navigating the 2024 Presidential Election
Approaching the 60th U.S. presidential election, Cetera Investment Management cuts through the fog of polarization to continue offering independent market and economic research. In its latest commentary, the team discusses what markets could expect during this election cycles and from the next administration – all from a non-partisan lens.