The Weekly UPdate, October 2024

Weekly UPdate articles from October 2024, newest first.

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Markets and Economy

Consumers Getting Upbeat...maybe

According to this month’s University of Michigan’s Survey of Consumers report, Consumers for the fourth consecutive month have improved their view of their finances and the economy. It’s been a rough road for consumers t

Anton Bayer · October 30, 2024 · 6 min read

Markets and Economy

Consumer Spending Building Momentum

September retail sales increased 0.4% from August and is the third consecutive month over month (MoM) it has increased. The 0.4% is substantially higher than August’s 0.1% monthly increase. Even though retail sales have

Anton Bayer · October 23, 2024 · 6 min read

Financial Planning

Client and Friend Events

Prior to the outbreak of the coronavirus in 2020, we used to host multiple client and friend dinner events each year. We would have these events typically at excellent local restaurants in the South Bay and East Sacramen

Anton Bayer · October 16, 2024 · 6 min read

Markets and Economy

Stock Market Deja Vu!

We have warned at the end of the strong first half of 2024 that a summer selloff is not unusual. Not only are selloffs and market corrections typical, but they are also necessary to extend a positive growth trend of stoc

Anton Bayer · October 9, 2024 · 4 min read

Markets and Economy

More Jobs Less Supplies

Today we have received a trove of economic reports that indicate that companies are still hiring and growing while it appears the economy is in a mild slow-down cycle. This seems contradictory and begs the question:

Anton Bayer · October 2, 2024 · 8 min read

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