October 2024 – Economic and Market Update

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Stock indices are high and returns across all major asset classes are positive this year. Market volatility spikes when the incumbent party loses the White House, but who is the incumbent? Forward returns are not looking overly optimistic; check your risk and take your gains if your goals have changed. Markets just keep … Continued

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SpaceX Chopsticks

If You Haven’t Seen It Yet, You’re Going to Want To: Rocket Caught by “Chopsticks” On October 13, 2024, SpaceX made aerospace history by capturing its Super Heavy booster mid-air with the launch tower’s “chopsticks” arms. This breakthrough reusability maneuver demonstrates a new era in cost-efficient, sustainable space exploration. Haven’t seen it yet? Check out … Continued

Reason Election Economics

Decoding the election economy When politicians hit the campaign trail, their first talking point tends to be the economy. Yet, despite the talking points you’re likely to hear, the U.S. economy doesn’t fluctuate dramatically based on who’s in the Oval Office. Here’s what the data has to say about how the U.S. economy has performed … Continued