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Consumers Binge Despite Higher Interest Rates, And The Fed Watches Them Nervously

Retail sales in March increased by 0.7% seasonally adjusted, with a year-over-year jump of 4.0%. Total retail sales jumped 10.1% in March from February to $712 billion. Ecommerce, food services, and general merchandise retailers were the biggest drivers of growth.

The Tides Of Time: The Impact Of Aging Demographics

Should Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF (VIOV) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Should WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend ETF (DES) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Rate Cuts Off The Table For Near-Term Outlook: Futures Market

Fed funds futures indicate that interest rate cuts are unlikely in the months ahead. The policy-sensitive US 2-year Treasury yield has downgraded prospects for a near-term rate cut. The implied probability is heavily skewed toward no rate cuts for the next two FOMC meetings in May and June.

Moderately Bullish On 2024: Markets To Overcome Pessimism And Challenges

Earnings Growth Not Just About Tech

AVUV: The One Actively Managed Fund That I Like

Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF has significantly outperformed the Russell 2000 and its associated sub-indices. It has also marginally outperform the S&P 500. The majority of AVUV's outperformance occurs in the months of May to August. It offers diversification benefits to investors with a bullish view on small caps. The Russell 2000 has a negative return of 5% this year.