Roaring Back: The Market & The State of Louisiana

The last 40 days have seen the market sharply decline and come roaring back, and now, the market is positive on the year. We’ll look at how pending trade deals and tariff reductions have positively impacted the markets and discuss the strength of the American economy and consumer. We also talk real estate dynamics, interest rate projections, and how our beloved home state is poised for an economic boon.

Key Takeaways

• [0:19] - Harsh decline leads to roaring back

• [07:57] - The strength of the American economy and consumer

• [11:32] - The real estate market and household balance sheets

• [19:35] - Louisiana/Nola poised for economic success

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• If an investor starting with $10,000 had missed the best five investment days between 1/1/80 and 12/31/22, they would’ve missed out on ~$411,000 in growth

• Companies aren't withdrawing guidance, but there's a big caveat

• Mortgage applications up as borrowers respond to growing inventory

• GS: U.S. household balance sheets remain in fine health

• Louisiana wins again with Hyundai plant

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• Greg Stokes

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