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Please find the next blog in our monthly series that provides a snapshot of the markets and the state of the economy. Economic Overview US GDP grew at a better than expected annual rate of 2.6% in Q3 following two straight negative quarters US inflation surprised to the upside with

Rates Economic Conditions The FOMC is next scheduled to meet Dec 13-14, 2022 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

Please find the next blog in our monthly series that provides a snapshot of the markets and the state of the economy. Economic Overview At its September meeting, the US Federal Reserve hiked the Federal Funds rate 75 bps to 3-3.25%, the third consecutive hike of that magnitude The August

-Mid-Term Elections in the US are set for November 8th, with Democrats holding narrow control of Congress in addition to the Presidency -Each of the 435 House of Representative seats and 35 of 100 Senate seats are up for re-election -History suggests that the party of the newly elected President

Rates Economic Projections The FOMC is next scheduled to meet Nov 1 – 2, 2022 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

Please find the next blog in our monthly series that provides a snapshot of the markets and the state of the economy. Economic Overview Inflationary pressures slowed as US Headline CPI eased to 8.5% vs. prior month’s 9.1% Labor markets remained tight with unemployment declining to 3.5% and nearly 2

U.S. Equity International Equity Fixed Income Equity Long/Short Disclaimers: 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

Equity markets have rallied since we last shared commentary with you on June 20th with the S&P 500 increasing 9.2% in the month of July. Investors are asking the question of whether this is a “bear market rally” that will return to its downward trend in the near future, or

Please find the next blog in our monthly series that provides a snapshot of the markets and the state of the economy. Economic Overview US GDP declined 0.9% in the second quarter after falling 1.6% in the first quarter, but not yet officially a recession US headline CPI surged 9.1%,

Rates Fed Balance Sheet Economic Conditions The FOMC is next scheduled to meet Sept 20-21, 2022 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

Please find the next blog in our monthly series that provides a snapshot of the markets and the state of the economy. Economic Overview Inflation surprised to the upside with headline CPI rising to 8.6%; the Fed, moving aggressively in response, raised interest rates by 75 bps Higher prices are

As market volatility continues this year, we find ourselves reflecting on the words of Warren Buffett: “If you aren’t willing to own a stock for 10 years, don’t even think about owning it for 10 minutes.” The tide has gone out the first half of 2022.  Stocks are in the