Each week in the Money Talk Podcast, Landaas & Company advisors offer insights for long-term investors. Try to answer the following questions, based on some of those recent conversations.
1.
In the Oct. 4 Money Talk Podcast, Steve Giles discussed a better-than-expected payroll report. What did Steve explain might be a major consequence of the report?
(Choose one.)
- The Federal Reserve would not have to be as aggressive cutting rates.
- The pace of inflation could flare up again.
- An economic recession would be imminent.
- Stocks would enter a bear market.
(See answer below.)
2.
In the Oct. 4 Money Talk Podcast, Tom Pappenfus explained how,after 26 months,the yield curve was no longer inverted. What did Tom say was the usual significance ascribed to an inverted yield curve?
(Choose one.)
- It leads to Federal Reserve rate cuts.
- It points to an imminent recession.
- It marks the end of a bull market.
- It marks the end of a bear market.
(See answer below.)
3.
In a discussion of historical market trends, in the Oct. 11 Money Talk Podcast, Mike Hoelzl advocated for a balanced investment portfolio. Which asset class did Mike specify as one that is intended to help portfolios grow and keep pace with inflation?
(Choose one.)
- Stocks
- Bonds
- Real estate
- Cash
(See answer below.)
4.
In the Oct. 18 Money Talk Podcast, Art Rothschild talked about disinflation occurring among some U.S. retailers. Which one of the following happens during disinflation?
(Choose one.)
- Prices rise faster
- Prices rise slower
- Prices stabilize
- Prices fall
(See answer below.)
5.
In the Oct. 25 Money Talk Podcast, Kendall Bauer explained how investors who don’t panic in down markets and stick to their balanced plans tend to benefit in the longer term. How old did Kendall say the bull market was as of Oct. 25?
(Choose one.)
- Six months
- One year
- 18 months
- Two years
(See answer below.)
6.
In the Oct. 25 Money Talk Podcast, Dave Sandstrom noted that a global economic forecast recently was revised upward, including more optimistic projections for the U.S. economy. According to Dave, who issued the forecast?
(Choose one.)
- The International Monetary Fund
- The European Central Bank
- The Federal Reserve Board
- The World Bank
(See answer below.)
Answers
1.
a. The Federal Reserve would not have to be as aggressive cutting rates.
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The Fed: What investors should know, a Money Talk Video with Dave Sandstrom and Kyle Tetting
Time has come, Fed pivots focus, by Kyle Tetting
Investors and the business cycle, a Money Talk Video with Dave Sandstrom
2.
b. It points to an imminent recession.
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The data behind the fear of yield curve inversions, from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Talking Money: Yield Curve, a Money Talk Video with Kyle Tetting
3.
a. Stocks
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Stocks: Long-term, consistent returns, a Money Talk Video with Dave Sandstrom
Investment balance: Find and keep, a Money Talk Video with Art Rothschild
4.
b. Prices rise slower
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What is up with inflation? by Joel Dresang
Inflation, Disinflation and Deflation: What Do They All Mean? from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
5.
d. Two years
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Staying the course is not staying still, by Kyle Tetting
Why investments outperform their investors, a Money Talk Video with Kyle Tetting
6.
a. The International Monetary Fund
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Global growth is expected to remain stable yet underwhelming, from the International Monetary Fund
Over there: Investing in a global economy, a Money Talk Video with Kyle Tetting