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May 28, 2024 | PE ratios are in the top 10% of their range.
Why It Matters: The price you pay for stocks matters.
PE ratios can be a gauge of expectations, high ratios suggest stocks are pricey due to expectations.
Lower ratios typically signal better value.
Source: dailychartbook
May 28, 2024 | Companies are reporting higher profits, which typically leads to business spending.
Why It Matters: Increased business spending is crucial for growth. Although it has been subdued, a resurgence would signal a positive shift in economic conditions.
Source: SoberLook
May 28, 2024 | U.S. imports from China have fallen in recent years.
Why It Matters: While Chinese imports decrease, those from Mexico and Vietnam rise, along with Chinese exports to these nations.
This shift suggests a re-alignment of trade routes, not reduced U.S. consumption.
Source: SoberLook
May 28, 2024 | Recent Fed minutes show members are cautious about rate cuts amid strong employment and hotter inflation data.
Why It Matters: The expectation for rate cuts in 2024 are fading; markets now expect only 1-2 cuts.
The U.S. Dollar strengthened as investors brace for ‘higher for longer’ rates.
Source: SoberLook
With Patrick Huang – Director of Investments + Wealth Management for Source Financial Advisors and Michelle Smith – CEO, CDFA™ Source Financial Advisors, and founder of Wife2CFO.
With Patrick Huang – Director of Investments + Wealth Management for Source Financial Advisors and Michelle Smith – CEO, CDFA™ Source Financial Advisors, and founder of Wife2CFO.
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