Markets Cleared Resistance (8/30/23)

(8/30/23) There will be some short-term economic benefit from the landfall of Hurricane Idalia in Florida--a momentary boost from damage repairs spending. Economic data has been coming in better-than-expected (because estimates had been lowered); bad news is good news again, in hopes the Fed will lower rates. Markets on Tuesday cleared resistance at the 20- and 50-DMA's; mid- and small-company bankruptcies are on the rise as lag effect of higher interest rates sets in. A recent survey reveals 25% of young respondents' life goals are to be a "social media influencer." What would you do with a financial windfall? Economic report preview; there's been no gain in the market ex- the 7 stocks driving activity. Bankruptcies are on the rise in smaller companies; there are 10 prescription drugs up for price negotiation with Medicare. Look for hidden details in the Inflation Reduction Act (like a disable switch for EV's!) Old Cars, Old Guys, and Retirement. 8 things you need to know about Estate Planning, including how to divvy-up the assets, two kinds of accounts, life insurance, and long term care. SEG-1: The Short-term Economic Impact of Hurricane Idalia SEG-2: What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? SEG-3: Economic Report Preview: Old Cars, Old Guys, & Retirement SEG-4: 8 Things You Need to Know About Estate Planning Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist Lance Roberts, CIO, Senior Financial Advisor Danny Ratliff, CFP Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer -------- Watch today's show on our YouTube channel:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1UKs7gc6TE&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1&t=18s -------- The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "Markets are Hopeful as Data Declines" is here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1ozy4sE7LA&list=PLwNgo56zE4RAbkqxgdj-8GOvjZTp9_Zlz&index=1 ------- Our previous show is here: "The "Do Whatever it Takes" Economy" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvIarQfZHOI&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1 -------- Articles mentio