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Each month, senior leaders of Hancock Whitney's Asset Management team discuss the latest news and events that impact markets and the economy.
This month: While experts have warned for months that the country could slip into a recession, the strength of the U.S. economy continues to defy expectations.
Watch and listen to the webinar:
Key Takeaways:
- The team discusses the strength of the economy and whether we can we have a recession with unemployment at less than 4%.
- Highlights from the most recent Fed meeting and discussion about what their next move could be.
- Has inflation peaked? A review of the most recent trends.
- Are the recent inflation trends positive enough for a pause from the Fed in the near future?
- The stock market had a great January; is this current rally another “hope trade”?
- Bonds also had a solid month as yields fell across the curve. Have we finally found a range for rates? Can longer term rates go higher from here?
- Why are stocks rallying in the face of declining rates? Where does the market go from here?
- Debt ceiling debate is heating up, what is the latest? Will it pressure yields higher if negotiations get tense?
- The Chinese weather balloon incident and some of the broader economic impacts of this?
- Russia – Ukraine update and the market and economic risks of further escalation.
Let the Hancock Whitney Asset Management team guide your portfolio through market uncertainty to help you achieve your investment goals.
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