What is Going on with the Market & Rates? [E130] - Business By The Numbers
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Thanks to our partners, NAPA TRACS and PromotiveIn this week's episode of Business by the Numbers, Hunt Demarest, CPA, dives into the recent market volatility triggered by a disappointing jobs report and poor earnings from major companies. He explains the role of the Federal Reserve and the implications of the SOM Rule on predicting recessions.Market Drop: The market took a significant hit due to a higher-than-expected unemployment rate of 4.3%, compared to the anticipated 4.1%.Earnings Reports: Major companies, including Amazon, Google, and Nvidia, reported poor earnings, contributing to the market decline.Federal Reserve Influence: The Fed's control over interest rates and money supply directly impacts inflation and market volatility.SOM Rule: The SOM Rule, with a perfect recession prediction record, indicates a likely recession if unemployment rates rise more than 0.5% above the previous year's average.https://finance.yahoo.com/news/stock-market-news-today-nasdaq-enters-correction-dow-falls-600-points-as-disappointing-jobs-report-shakes-investors-133048116.htmlhttps://www.bls.gov/charts/employment-situation/civilian-unemployment.htmhttps://www.marketwatch.com/livecoverage/jobs-report-for-july-employment-growth-seen-slowing-with-hurricane-providing-a-drag/card/the-sahm-rule-is-officially-triggered-tvQVLLwkOPdqTIA45gsPhttps://www.reuters.com/markets/us/drop-magnificent-seven-could-drag-down-us-stocks-top-fund-manager-says-2024-07-30/https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/.MAG7Aftermarket Radio NetworkRemarkable Results Radio Podcast with Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open DiscussionYouTubeSpotifyAppleDiagnosing the Aftermarket A to Z with Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life.YouTubeSpotifyAppleThe Auto Repair Marketing Podcast with Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level. YouTubeSpotifyAppleThe Weekly Blitz with Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching.YouTubeSpotifyAppleSpeak Up! Effective Communication with Craig O'Neill: Develop Interpersonal and Professional Communication Skills when Speaking to Audiences of Any Size.YouTubeSpotifyAppleBusiness by the Numbers with Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest.SpotifyAppleThanks to our partners, NAPA TRACS and PromotiveDid you know that NAPA TRACS has onsite training plus six days a week support?It all starts when a local representative meets with you to learn about your business and how you run it. After all, it's your shop, so it's your choice.Let us prove to you that Tracs is the single best shop management system in the business. Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at NAPATRACS.comIt’s time to hire a superstar for your business; what a grind you have in front of you. Great news, you don’t have to go it alone. Introducing Promotive, a full-service staffing solution for your shop. Promotive has over 40 years of recruiting and automotive experience. If you need qualified technicians and service advisors and want to offload the heavy lifting, visit www.gopromotive.com.Paar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online: www.paarmelis.comEmail Hunt: podcast@paarmelis.comGet a copy of my Book: Download Here