The Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: June 2024

The Pulse - June 2024

To Summarize: Large technology firms and emerging markets outperform in a mixed market environment for stocks and bonds. Companies are aggressively exploring how to use AI, which has created a slowdown in enterprise software spending. While consumers have shifted their spending to lower-ticket items, the affordable luxury segments, such as beauty, have been resilient. We…

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The Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: April 2024

The Pulse April 2024

To Summarize: The stock and bond markets forecast a better view of the economy due to a strong performance in equities and oil. For the first time in 16 months, the manufacturing sector is showing growth. Despite healthy balance sheets, small businesses remain concerned about the economy, and the price for cocoa soars presenting issues…

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Aprio Wealth Management Releases 2024 Wealth Management Economic Outlook

Aprio 2024 Economic Outlook

Outlook predicts diminished likelihood for a recession, continued global economic normalization and cautionary investment strategies ATLANTA – February 27, 2024 – Aprio Wealth Management, a subsidiary of Aprio, LLP, the fastest-growing business advisory and accounting firm in the U.S., has released its 2024 Wealth Management Economic Outlook, highlighting investment trends, insights and takeaways for investors…

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6 Manufacturing Insights from Q1 2023 and What They Mean for You

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A slower growing economy and excess inventories have resulted in the manufacturing sector surveys signaling a contraction for consecutive months, the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. Coupled with rising interest rates, corporate deal makers are now uncertain what lies ahead and have reduced 2022 M&A activity. The silver lining is that slower economic growth…

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6 Manufacturing Insights from Q4 2022 and What They Mean for You

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As the US heads into an economic slowdown, overall manufacturing conditions are weakening as ISM indices are showing a reduction in new orders and backlogs. However, a slowdown in the economy has relieved many of the inflationary pressures that manufacturers have been experiencing as input prices have dropped considerably from their three-year highs. Further, truckload…

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Dental – Q3 Economic Update Video

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From the US midterm elections to inflation uncertainty, several factors are poised to shape our economy headed into next quarter and 2023. Watch this video to learn the key economic considerations dental practice owners should keep in mind to steer their businesses through the next phase with confidence.

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The Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: September 12─ 16, 2022

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At a glance: Many experts expected the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to decline due to weakening gas prices — but to their surprise, the report showed a positive number, which signifies that inflation is increasing. Excluding food and energy, inflation increased 0.6% last month, or about 7% annualized. This trend has investors worried that the…

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The Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: September 5 – 9, 2022

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At a glance: The price of oil declined last week as markets and stocks receive a much-needed rebound after a tough August. Investors brace for the Federal Reserve to increase rates by three-quarters of a percent in their upcoming meeting. Bonds most sensitive to higher rates — specifically government and investment grade — sold off.…

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