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We've been keeping up with the latest headlines...
here are two of our favorites worth sharing.
** Your Money
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Last week closed the books on the first half of 2023. The headliner: it was a strong start. Though gains so far may have flown under the radar for some, as the scars of 2022 may still need to heal fully. At the midway point last year, stocks were down -20%, and bonds had lost -10%, on their way to full-year returns of -18% and -13%, respectively.
Fortunately, the first half of 2023 has been more rewarding, helped by a more favorable outlook for Fed policy and inflation data and a surprisingly resilient economy. Average market gains have been healthy, but trends are playing out under the surface that highlight the unique drivers of that performance, like the extreme concentration of companies driving those gains.
On the fixed-income side, bond prices fell during the quarter as hopes of a Fed rate cut faded.
* Broad Market (S&P 500): +8.7% 2Q | +19.6% last 12 months
* Small Companies (Russell 2000): +5.2% 2Q | +12.3% last 12 months
* International Stocks (EAFE): +3.2% 2Q | +19.4% last 12 months
* Emerging Markets (MSCI EM): +1.0 2Q | +2.2% last 12 months
* Bonds (Barclays Agg): -0.8% 2Q | +2.1% last 12 months
Personal video statements will begin going out next week.
Have a fun and safe 4th of July!
Midyear Performance Check (https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en/market-news-insights/stock-market-news/stock-market-weekly-update)
by Craig Fehr
** Your Life
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There are good and bad sides to being so connected via the internet. One upside is the ability to do more research online before deciding on and planning a trip. Thanks to reputable sites and travel vloggers who can show you, first hand, through video of the places they recommend visiting. Plus, they generally add tips and warnings. Be aware that many vloggers can be paid to steer you to specific hotels or places. However, reputable vloggers will note when their particular advice is paid advertising, or they will ask you to use their link to get to the site. Using their link ensures payment to them for advertising by the hotel or site. Another downside is that some websites are nefarious, so be careful when randomly clicking onto sites—especially to those random emails from strangers that purport to take you to links of your interest by clicking on the link they provided.
How social media has permanently changed the travel industry (https://www.xola.com/articles/how-social-media-has-permanently-changed-the-travel-industry/)
by Carla Vianna
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danheth/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosalynn-harvey-heth-mpa-ceps-3a3aa3191/
** Complexity Simplified
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Did you know that there are trends that people use to predict the future? Cranes indicate an increase in construction, signaling growth or a robust economy. Also, garbage: when people buy more stuff, they discard more stuff. Hairstyles: people choose lower-maintenance colors and haircuts during lean times. More cardboard boxes mean more people are shipping purchases. When the economy is weakening, more people search online for the word recession. While this method is neither scientific nor proven consistently accurate, it’s interesting.
Unconventional economic indicators that might surprise you (https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/unconventional-economic-indicators-that-might-surprise-you/japanese-haircut-indicator/slideshow/94961919.cms)
source: Economic Times
** Trivia
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A: Vitamin A
Q: What is the name of the prehistoric town in which The Flinstones live?
https://youtu.be/5EdmHSTwmWY
** Back in 1992, this song reached #1
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