Welcome to the Nicolet Wealth Management Investment Podcast. In this episode Mike Steppe and Adam Longlais discuss:
- How have the financial markets performed over the past couple of weeks?
- What are earnings per share projected to be for S&P 500 Index companies in the fourth quarter of 2024 and for the full year 2025?
- Are you expecting the positive trend in consumer spending to hold up through the Christmas season?
- As we look into 2025, what are the key challenges facing the US housing market?
- Are investors starting to anticipate higher corporate earnings from lower corporate taxes in 2025?
- Despite the stronger than expected global economy in 2024, why are oil prices trading at levels similar to prices at the beginning of the year? Do you anticipate higher oil prices over the next several years?
- Are potential tariffs increasing the price of some US goods?
- Do you expect the Fed to cut overnight interest rates by 25 bps at the next FOMC meeting (12-18-24)? Are additional cuts expected in 2025?
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