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The pause and the pivot.
Strengths include the outperformance of the Nasdaq--and stocks in general. Weakness is the potential for falling market breadth along with stocks falling below the 200 day moving average. Opportunities exist with China reopening along with other Emerging Market potential. Threats still exist with inflation being stickier.
Is This The Eye Of The Storm?
Markets closed up, led by small-caps this week. The NASDAQ is up over 20% this year. It may appear like we’ve averted a big dip, but some analysts wonder if we’re just experiencing the eye of the storm. Some think the consequences of rate hikes have yet to be seen. Annex Wealth Management’s Dave Spano and Jason Cooper discuss.
Some potential good news
The final GDP read for the 4th quarter came in at 2.6%. Consumer spending is trending down too. That’s a key number, 70% of GDP is tied to the consumer.
AI worries Elon Musk. Should we be?
Why did Elon Musk and dozens of other tech leaders sign an open letter to AI labs to take a breath on development of systems that can compete with human intelligence?
IRS Audit Red Flags – Education Credits – Switch From Pre-Tax To Roth On 401(k)
Each week, members of Annex Wealth Management's team answer your questions about wealth and the financial world. This week, Matt Morzy and Sarah Kyle answer questions on: Red Flags That Trigger IRS Audits; Education Credits; Switch 401(k) Contributions To Roth?; Pros Using Reddit For Investment Decisions; Do The Talking Heads Know What They're Talking About?
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Markets and Fed playing chicken. Again.
Long duration assets have done well but financial conditions are a weakness. An opportunity exists with the rally on the Fed pause but the impact of the bank crisis remains a threat.
More signs a recession is near
Fed’s predictions for tepid growth – and indications from the bond market – provide more signs that a recession seems to be looming. Annex Wealth Management’s Dave Spano and Derek Felske discuss.
Gas-powered still delivers for Ford
Ford Motor Company reported today its EV division lost $2.1 billion last year as it builds toward an electric vehicle future.
The Fed Decides
The federal funds rate target is now in the 4.75% to 5% range, the highest since 2007.