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BMM INSIGHTS

Dear Berkshire Money,


This week's Insights is all about the numbers: inflation, interest rates, job openings, housing costs, earnings, and more. But the numbers everyone really wants to see - the June consumer price index report - won't come out until tomorrow morning.


What will the July 12th CPI report tell us? We'll just have to wait and see!

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What recent economic data means for the markets

Jobs, inflation, and spending - oh my! Allen Harris walks us through the recent data that will influence interest rates and markets in the weeks and months ahead.


For all you cat fans watching at home: Belle, our Chief Mousing Officer, has a starring role in today's video.

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The most important economic data of them all

Of all the data points one can analyze in hopes of predicting the market, inflation (as measured by the consumer price index) is the most influential. In the Berkshire Edge this week, Allen shares his expectations for tomorrow's CPI report and what it will mean for the rest of the economy.

Read more in the Berkshire Edge

Labor markets rock stocks

A strong labor market continues to push back against efforts to stop inflation. Just last week, payroll processor ADP reported that 497,000 jobs were added in June. Bill Schmick shares his thoughts.

Read more at iBerkshires.com
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Federal student loan payments return this fall

Are you ready? Financial Planner Jared Reinstein shares three steps federal student loan borrowers should take before the payment pause ends.

Read more at BerkshireMM.com
Free! Financial Advising Open Office Hours - Berkshire Money Management

Join us this Thursday for Open Office Hours

Your next opportunity to stop by the Dalton office for a friendly, one-on-one chat about your finances with Lauren, Angela, or Holly is Thursday, July 13. Walk-ins are welcome from 3 to 5 pm during this free community event. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Our offices will close early this Friday (July 14) at 1 pm. If you require immediate assistance during that time, please contact Charles Schwab directly at (800) 515-2157. Otherwise, we look forward to speaking with you Monday.


Have a wonderful week.


Warmly,

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