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Summary The Federal Reserve raised interest rates 525 bps over the last two years, an abrupt shift from previous zero-interest rate policy Yields above 5% have attracted investors to money market funds as total assets grew ~20% in 2023 to more than $6 trillion While higher cash returns can be

Rates Economic Conditions The FOMC is next scheduled to meet March 19 – 20, 2024. Disclosures The views expressed herein are those of Asset Consulting Group (ACG). They are subject to change at any time. These views do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any other firm. This report was

U.S. Economy Non U.S. Economy Market Disclosures The views expressed herein are those of Asset Consulting Group (ACG). They are subject to change at any time. These views do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any other firm. This report was prepared by ACG for you at your request. Although

Please find the next blog in our monthly series that provides a snapshot of the markets and the state of the economy. Economic Overview Market Returns Asset Class Valuations Key Risk Factors We Are Watching Disclaimers: The views expressed herein are those of Asset Consulting Group (ACG). They are subject

Please find the next blog in our monthly series that provides a snapshot of the markets and the state of the economy. Economic Overview Market Returns Asset Class Valuations Key Risk Factors We Are Watching Disclaimers: The views expressed herein are those of Asset Consulting Group (ACG). They are subject

Overview How Did China Become So Dominant? Just-in-time manufacturing was originally developed in Japan to minimize manufacturing costs by ordering components to arrive just before assembly, thereby reducing the need for inventory and warehouse space. China incorporated just-in-time practices into its rapid industrial transformation, quickly becoming the manufacturing hub for

Please find the next blog in our monthly series that provides a snapshot of the markets and the state of the economy. Economic Overview Market Returns Asset Class Valuations Key Risk Factors We Are Watching Disclaimers: The views expressed herein are those of Asset Consulting Group (ACG). They are subject

Rates Economic Projections The FOMC is next scheduled to meet December 12 – December 13, 2023. Disclosures The views expressed herein are those of Asset Consulting Group (ACG). They are subject to change at any time. These views do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any other firm. This report

Overview Background Investors have been looking for a recession amidst rising interest rates and expectations for slowing growth, but continued growth in much of the economy and resilient investment performance in 2023 has made for a very murky economic puzzle going forward. Exogenous factors such as geopolitical instability, deglobalization, and