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On the surface stocks just seem to be trading calmly in a trading range. Under the surface things are setting up for continuation of the bear market which is why UBS now predicts market bottom around 3,200 for the S&P 500 (SPY). Get 40 year investment veteran, Steve Reitmeister’s, updated…

Some examples of the market conditions that can impact mortgage interest rates include inflation and the actions of the Federal Reserve.

The economy is showing resilience despite the Fed’s aggressive rate hikes. Moreover, Goldman Sachs’ top economist believes the economy might succeed in avoiding a recession. We think investors could buy fundamentally sound stocks Pfizer (PFE), Cisco Systems (CSCO), and United Parcel (UPS) before the next bull market. Read on….

The fight between the Fed and inflation — not Democrats and Republicans — is what matters most for markets right now.

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Rising prices are a top concern for voters in this year's midterm elections, outpacing abortion, crime and defending democracy. Prices in September were up 8.2% from a year ago.

With compressed margins evident in the latest earnings reports and an easing of the Fed’s hawkish stance nowhere in sight, the stock market is unlikely to stabilize anytime soon. However, this might be the right opportunity to load up on fundamentally strong stocks Stellantis (STLA), Albertsons (ACI), and KT Corporation…

The Fed’s continued hawkish monetary policy stance has raised fears of an impending recession. Despite the market pressure, the U.S. GDP saw a positive turnaround in the third quarter of 2022, indicating a resilient economy. Amid this scenario, we think investors should buy fundamentally sound stocks Abbott Laboratories (ABT), Verizon…

The broad-based market sell-off on concerns over a recession due to the Fed’s rate hikes has led to many stocks losing significant value. Fundamentally sound stocks, Verizon Communications (VZ) and United Parcel Service (UPS), are too cheap to ignore. Keep reading….