A powerful two-day stock rebound cemented a positive week for investors as a new trading month began.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.99%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 added 1.51%. The Nasdaq Composite index increased 0.73% for the week. The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, gained 3.42%.1,2,3
Stocks Start Strongly
Stocks opened the week posting their best two-day rally since March 2020, as the U.K. prime minister’s decision to reverse a tax cut proposal that had upended financial markets the previous week lifted investors.4
Falling yields further lifted investor enthusiasm, as did new economic data indicating a cooling economy. Losses in the last two days erased much of the gains as concerns about higher rates and recession once again moved front and center. The selling pressure was due to a stream of hawkish comments by Fed officials and labor market data that suggested the Fed would likely stick with its rate-hike plans.
A Mixed Labor Picture
Employment-related reports offered conflicting signals on the state of the labor market. In a sign of cooling, the number of open jobs in August fell 10%, while a subsequent report from Automated Data Processing (ADP) showed continued labor market strength. ADP reported private employers added a higher-than-anticipated 208,000 jobs in September, and annual wages rose 7.8% from a year ago.5,6
Jobless claims rose to 219,000, up from the previous week’s 190,000 and in line with 2019’s average. September’s employment report showed that employers added 263,000 jobs–slightly lower than expectations. The combination of new hiring and lower labor force participation led to a drop in the unemployment rate to 3.5%.7,8
This Week: Key Economic Data
Wednesday: Producer Price Index (PPI). Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Meeting Minutes.
Thursday: Consumer Price Index (CPI). Jobless Claims.
Friday: Retail Sales.
Source: Econoday, October 7, 2022
The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. economic data releases (including key economic indicators), Federal Reserve policy meetings, and speaking engagements of Federal Reserve officials. The content is developed from sources believed to be providing accurate information. The forecasts or forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and may not materialize. The forecasts also are subject to revision.
This Week: Companies Reporting Earnings
Wednesday: Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL), PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP).
Thursday: Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA), BlackRock, Inc. (BLK).
Friday: JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), UnitedHealth Group, Inc. (UNH), Citigroup, Inc. (C), Morgan Stanley (MS), The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (PNC), U.S. Bancorp (USB).
Source: Zacks, October 7, 2022
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Four Steps to Identify a New Bull Market
The markets staged a relief rally this week, giving hope the bear market is coming to an end. Unfortunately, the HCM-BuyLine® remains negative and the trend is still down. This did little to affect even the short-term trend, so odds are that..[READ MORE]9
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Essential Tax Reminders for People Selling a Home
If you’re selling your home, you may be able to exclude all or part of any gain from the sale when filing your tax return. To see if you are eligible for this benefit, you have to consider:
- The home’s ownership and use: Over five years, ending on the date of the sale, the homeowner must have owned the house and lived in it as their main home for at least two years.
- Any gains: Taxpayers who sell their primary home and gain from the sale may be able to exclude up to $250,000 of that gain from their income. The exclusion increases to $500,000 for a married couple filing jointly.
- Mortgage debt: Generally, if your mortgage debt was forgiven or canceled, such as in the case of a foreclosure, you have to report this forgiven debt as income on your tax return.10
* This information is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax advice. We suggest that you discuss your specific tax issues with a qualified tax professional.
What is Percussive Therapy?
If you’ve ever had a hard workout or gone on a long hike, you know how tight your muscles can get. There are many ways to help alleviate this soreness, from foam rolling to stretching. Percussive therapy is another option to help soothe sore muscles.
Percussive therapy uses a massage gun that rapidly strikes the sore muscle with varying pressure. Percussive therapy devices include names like Theragun, Hypervolt, and a handful of others.
This therapy aims to increase blood flow to the sore muscles to speed up recovery and limit soreness. It is the same idea as deep tissue massages; you glide a percussive massage gun device over sore muscles. Different guns come with various attachments and levels of pressure.11
Overnight Cinnamon Apple French Toast Casserole
Time: 55 Mins
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
French Toast:
- 1 16 ounce loaf challah bread day old cubes
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 cup milk 2% or whole
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 apples peeled and sliced thin
Streusel:
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter cold diced
Toppings:
- powdered sugar
- maple syrup
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl (preferably with one with a spout), mix the the eggs, cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon together. Set aside.
- Grease the pan and then place half of the bread cubes in the bottom. Layer with half the sliced apples and pour about a third of the egg mixture over it. Repeat again with the remaining bread, apples, and mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge overnight or for at least 4 hours.
- Take the casserole out of the fridge and preheat the oven to 350 degrees Sprinkle with the streusel and bake for 45-55 minutes. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve with powdered sugar and maple syrup.
- For Streusel: Mix the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon together. Cut in the butter until crumbly.
Riddle Answer: Place the apple atop one person's head.
Footnotes and Sources
1. The Wall Street Journal, October 7, 2022
2. The Wall Street Journal, October 7, 2022
3. The Wall Street Journal, October 7, 2022
4. CNBC, October 3, 2022
5. The Wall Street Journal, October 4, 2022
6. CNBC, October 5, 2022
7. The Wall Street Journal, October 6, 2022
8. CNBC, October 7, 2022
9. howardcm.com, October 6, 2022
10. IRS.gov, May 19, 2022
11. Greatist.com, May 26, 2022
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