Even in uncertain times in terms of interest rates, the debt ceiling, a looming government shutdown, and volatile energy prices–lots of economic uncertainty–and yet we still saw stock prices broadly rise in 2023.

This week’s Market Perspective video covers several themes focused on markets and the economy. Watch the full 11-minute video for a broad understanding or click into specific sections for a quick take on a topic of interest.

Times and topics
(minutes : seconds ... chapters)

00:05 ... Overview

00:40 ... Market Performance Trailing 12 Months

01:18 ... Market Performance Quarter (Q2)

02:15 ... U.S. Treasury Yields

04:47 ... Unemployment & Job Market

05:54 ... Debt Ceiling

06:24 ... Purchasing Power

07:27 … 20% Inflation over 5 Years

07:57 ... Housing Affordability

09:05 ... Consumer Sentiment

10:32 ... Recession, The “R” Word

11:15 ... Regulatory

Slide Deck

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