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The 60/40 Portfolio Bounces Back

AUG Student of the Market

In this monthly market overview, we look at the 60/40 portfolio and what it’s been doing, how the Fed funds rate has surpassed inflation and what that could mean for bonds. Also a check on the housing market, Tech Stocks, AI breakthroughs and the anatomy of a Bull Market.

August 26, 2023
AUG Student of the Market
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