Gaining Perspective

From March 2022 to July of this year, the Fed raised rates by 500 basis points. But the economy has done well this year, with GDP growth of 2.0%, 2.1% and 5.2% in the first three quarters. Does that mean the lagged impacts of the Fed's aggressive monetary tightening cycle will be fully felt in the year ahead? Is a second wave of inflation remains a major risk? The answers to those questions have implications for equities as the economic environment is likely to be volatile.
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Here are links for more information about Jeff and ClearBridge:
  • The Fed is Done, What’s Next? (blog) - https://www.clearbridge.com/blogs/2023/aor-update-the-fed-is-done-whats-next 
  • Not Always a Straight Line Down (blog) - https://www.clearbridge.com/blogs/2023/aor-update-not-always-a-straight-line-down 
  • Economic Outlook 2024: The Year of Lagged Effects (podcast) - https://www.clearbridge.com/perspectives/podcasts/2023/economic-outlook-2024-the-year-of-lagged-effects

What is Gaining Perspective?

This podcast is hosted by Advisor Perspectives, one of the leading publications for financial advisors. Our podcast series brings you short interviews with top thought leaders in financial advice, planning, investments and economics. Each episode focuses on a specific issue facing financial advisors. Listeners will learn the key trends affecting the way they and their competitors operate and the steps advisors can take grow their practices and deliver better service to their clients.