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Is China’s Manufacturing Dominance Coming to an End?

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

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Market Snapshot for October 2023

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

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November 1st FOMC Follow-Up

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

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Where’s the Recession?

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

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Market Snapshot for September 2023

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 to change at any time. This report was prepared by ACG for you at your request. Although the information presented herein has

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September 20th FOMC Follow-Up

Rates Economic Conditions The FOMC is next scheduled to meet October 31 – November 1, 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

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Market Snapshot for August 2023

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

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Market Update and Outlook – September 2023

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

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The Fourth Industrial Revolution – The New Wave of Artificial Intelligence

Overview Impact of Innovation Throughout history, technological advances have played a pivotal role in fueling economic growth and shaping societies alike. From the earliest inventions, such as the ladder, to the cutting-edge digital technologies of present day, each leap forward has unleashed a wave of transformational power on economies worldwide.

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Market Snapshot for July 2023

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 to change at any time. This report was prepared by ACG for you at your request. Although the information presented herein has

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