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Afford Anything

Good News for the Economy; Bad News for the Markets

Oct 6, 2023
34:10
Snipd AI
Discussion on the current state of the economy, including the Fed's interest rate decision and better-than-expected jobs report. The impact of interest rate increases on companies and the importance of long-term investment strategy are also explored.
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Quick takeaways

  • Higher interest rates may pose challenges for smaller businesses and commercial real estate.
  • Millennials are better prepared for retirement due to automation, low-cost index funds, and a long bull market.

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Fed's Interest Rate Decision and Jobs Report

The Federal Reserve has decided to hold interest rates steady for now, but there is an increasing consensus that they may raise rates in the future. The recent jobs report showed that the US added 336,000 new jobs, exceeding economists' predictions. This is good news for the economy, but it has caused volatility in the markets, with stocks and bonds experiencing declines.

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