John Scanlon

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[Gene Goldman, CFA @GeneGoldman]

Pretty tight correlation of Treasury yields/oil prices over the past year. Recent decline in both suggesting economy is slowing under the weight of high interest rates. Combine with the slowing consumer and clear signs of disinflation suggests the #Fed should cut rates soon.

[Cetera Investment Management @ceteraIM]

Consumers are getting relief from easing food inflation. The #CPI categories for groceries (food at home) and restaurants (food away from home) have seen annual price growth slow to the lowest level since 2021. Grocery prices are up only 1.0% Y/Y.

[Cetera Investment Management @ceteraIM]

Less than 2 years ago, the aggregate bond index had a lower yield than the S&P 500. At present, the gap is wide. The Agg bond index yields 4.7% and the S&P 500 has a 1.6% yield. For income focused investors, #stocks are less attractive compared to #bonds.

[John Scanlon @JohnScanlon45]

@EM_RESUS Not in healthcare but love your info. What do you think caused such a major blockage in a young person? Also how would a young person even know the blockage was forming?

[Cetera Investment Management @ceteraIM]

New Orders, a forward-looking component of the ISM manufacturing report, is signaling a recession in the future. Additionally, the supplier deliveries index hit its lowest level since 2009.

[Cetera Investment Management @ceteraIM]

Private payroll growth rose to a 9-month high of 296K in April per @ADP, easily beating expectations (+145K). 77% of job growth was in service sectors, led by leisure and hospitality (+154K). Payrolls declined in 3 sectors, led by manufacturing (-38K).

[John Scanlon @JohnScanlon45]

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[John Scanlon @JohnScanlon45]

The economy is slowing, and first-quarter earnings season is underway. CIO Gene Goldman discusses the expectation for continued earnings pressure and what headwinds are causing pressure on profit margins in #TheWeekAhead. Check it out now! https://t.co/KPDzv2w0Kt

[John Scanlon @JohnScanlon45]

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[John Scanlon @JohnScanlon45]

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[John Scanlon @JohnScanlon45]

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[John Scanlon @JohnScanlon45]

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[John Scanlon @JohnScanlon45]

New commentary from @CeteraIM which discusses questions they've been receiving regarding the U.S. dollar and helps you break down some of the sensational headlines you may have seen. Read it here: https://t.co/xidxysQg9r

[John Scanlon @JohnScanlon45]

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[John Scanlon @JohnScanlon45]

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[John Scanlon @JohnScanlon45]

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[John Scanlon @JohnScanlon45]

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[John Scanlon @JohnScanlon45]

With the #CPI report and the #Fed FOMC Meeting minutes being released, Wednesday will be the most important day of the week. CIO Gene Goldman, CFA discusses this economic data in #TheWeekAhead. Watch it now! https://t.co/KPDzv2w0Kt

[John Scanlon @JohnScanlon45]

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[John Scanlon @JohnScanlon45]

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