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The Fed’s focus on the labor market may lead to the Fed going too far with rate hikes. Read Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s thoughts in this week’s Market Commentary.

The Fed’s Focus on Jobs The seemingly strong job market may cause the Fed to go too far on interest rates. See our take in this week’s Northwestern Mutual Market Commentary.

A tight labor market remains the one constant in an ever-changing economy. See Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s take in this week’s Market Commentary.

Hopes for a Soft Landing Fade Strong retail sales and an uptick in wholesale prices increase the likelihood for continued rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. See our take in this week’s Northwestern Mutual Market Commentary.

Many believe the tight labor market is a sign of a still-hot economy. See Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s take in this week’s Market Commentary.

Has the Economy Come Full Circle? The tight labor market is being heralded as a sign of a still-strong economy, but is that reading correct? See our take in this week’s Northwestern Mutual Market Commentary. 

A tight labor market remains a sticking point in the Fed’s battle against inflation. See Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s take on why the strong job market is only part of the full economic picture.

Why the Data Isn’t as Mixed as It Seems Fed Chairman Jerome Powell acknowledges improving inflation data, but the job market remains strong. See our take in this week’s Northwestern Mutual Market Commentary.

A stronger than expected GDP report and receding inflation numbers gave investors renewed optimism. See Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s take on why the picture may not be as it seems and how that could impact the Fed’s decision on rates.

Where Do We Go From Here? An unexpected drop in unemployment claims has renewed fears the Fed will go too far with rate hikes. See our take in this week’s Northwestern Mutual Market Commentary.

As investors shift their focus to a slowing economy, fears the Fed will take a higher-for-longer stance on rates have grown. See Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s take on why the data may force the Fed to take a softer stance on rates in 2023.

What a Slowing Economy May Look Like Going Forward Investors have begun to consider what a recession may look like if the Federal Reserve continues to raise rates. Read more in this week’s Northwestern Mutual Market Commentary.

Investors shrugged off a strong jobs report thanks to a softer tone from the Federal Reserve and continued signs that inflation is receding. See Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s look at the impact slowing demand could have on the economy and inflation going forward.

The March to Lower Inflation Continues Investors shrugged off a strong jobs report and sent the major indices higher for the week. Read more in this week’s Northwestern Mutual Market Commentary.

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The torrent of cash unleashed during the pandemic through fiscal and monetary policy has slowed to a trickle. See Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s explanation of how less money in the economy could mean further easing of inflation.

The Impact of Money Supply on Inflation A record increase in money supply helped stoke inflation pressures. Read why that may be about to change in this week’s Northwestern Mutual Market Commentary.

The latest reading of costs for business could signal further relief from inflation pressures for consumers. See Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s explanation of why inflation should continue to slow in the months ahead.

Upstream Cost Pressures Begin to Ease Input costs for businesses suggest future easing of inflation pressures for consumers. Read more in this week’s Northwestern Mutual Market Commentary.

The latest inflation reading marked a meaningful improvement in the direction of price pressures. See Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s explanation of why we expect to see continued improvement in the months ahead.

Is This Just the Beginning for Falling Inflation? Months of easing cost pressures are beginning to show up in lagging measures of inflation.

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The latest employment headlines suggest a tight labor market, but there is more to the story. See Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s explanation of why a rapid cooling of the labor market may arrive sooner than the Fed thinks.

Will Employment Be the Final Shoe to Drop? The Federal Reserve Board remains unpersuaded by improving inflationary data.

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Housing and wages have been the last two pillars propping up inflation. See Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s explanation of the latest signs of cracks in each and what that may mean for interest rates going forward.

New signs inflation is set to drop further We look at the growing momentum in the easing of price pressures and why it may lead the Fed to reconsider its stance on interest rates.

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Investors tempted to time the market should think twice. See Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s explanation of why trying to predict market inflection points is futile.

There’s Never a Good Time to Call a Market Bottom We look at the perils of trying to time the market and why we remain convinced inflation is set to drop.

Investors continue to parse and react to often conflicting data as they try to anticipate when the Federal Reserve may ease up on rate hikes. See Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s latest take on where the economy may be headed and why a drop in price pressures may be on the horizon.

Inflation Fears Fuel Another Volatile Week We look at the latest inflation data and retail sales figures to determine where price pressures may be headed in the coming months.

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Here are some valuable insights from our chief investment officer about what the Fed may be missing as it raises rates.

Fed’s Focus Raises Concern In Northwestern Mutual’s Quarterly Market Commentary, we look at the risks tied to the Federal Reserve’s focus on lagging data.

Investors are increasingly torn between real-time data showing a slowing economy and easing price pressures against a still strong job market. See Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte’s latest take on why the employment picture is likely to soften in coming months.

Mixed Data Make for a Volatile Week We take a closer look at the latest employment numbers and how the job market may influence the Federal Reserve’s thinking on rates.