The Weekly UPdate, August 2023

Weekly UPdate articles from August 2023, newest first.

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Markets and Economy

Investors Holding Their Breath

If it feels like the financial markets are lurching from news event to news event in recent weeks, you're right. They are. After a strong first half, investors are wondering if the good times are over or if the positive

Anton Bayer · August 30, 2023 · 4 min read

Markets and Economy

No Help Wanted

The 2020 pandemic set off a tsunami of labor disruptions and massive reshuffling of the employment market. First, government officials around the nation in 2020 followed health agencies' direction by passing mandates for

Anton Bayer · August 23, 2023 · 6 min read

Markets and Economy

Good News! Stock Market Rally Finally Stalls

This rally, since the start of the year, has been given many names. The most consistent is the “Rally Everyone Hates.” The primary reason is last year’s doom-sayers assured us of a recession if the Federal Reserve implem

Anton Bayer · August 17, 2023 · 5 min read

Financial Planning

Merry Christmas And Happy New Year!

Thinking about Christmas may be a bit early for you, but not for retailers. Executives of all businesses that depend on consumer spending are deep in preparation for this holiday season. These executives are evaluating t

Anton Bayer · August 2, 2023 · 6 min read

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