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The Fed Finally Lets Up! Why We Are Optimistic for 2024

Left Brain Thinking

Release Date: 12/15/2023

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2:20 Market Recap
4:39 Topic 1: Putting the Macro Behind Us (For Good)
7:59 Topic 2: What Makes Us Optimistic for 2024

The investing year of 2023 has been a rollercoaster, but we look to be ending the year out on a positive note. Interest rates and inflation have dominated the conversation, but with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's press conference this week, it seems evident that the Fed is done with interest rate increases for the current cycle.

In this week's Jarvis® Update, CEO Noland Langford and Director of Research, Brian Dress discuss our improving view of the market through the Left Brain lens. With the topics of interest rates and inflation now in the rear-view mirror, we are able to look through the windshield -- we think the next few years could be potentially prosperous for investors that have their money in the market.

We know there has been a sharp and swift move in markets, which has caused some investors to wonder "Am I too late to participate?" Noland shares his views that he thinks the rally may just be beginning and now is a great time for investors to get involved, both in bonds and stocks!

Topic 1: Putting the Macro Behind Us (For Good)
Topic 2: What Makes Us Optimistic for 2024

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