Don’t Fight the Fed | Nov 2021 Webinar Recap

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Federal Reserve tapering and proposed corporate tax increases have dominated headlines recently. In our latest market update, titled “Don’t Fight the Fed,” we summarize the Fed’s current position, review proposed tax changes, and consider the effect of both on the market. Here are the key takeaways:

• The unwinding of the massive accommodation by the Federal Reserve is underway.
• While tapering reduced bond yields in the past, current conditions may be different.
• Tapering caused initial volatility in equities, but that was short lived.
• Proposed increase to corporate taxes and the initiation of a buyback tax should not be a major headwind for equity markets.
• Rates and earnings do play into valuation and need to be watched closely.
• The weight of the evidence still leans bullish and Stratos Private Wealth remains overweight stocks vs bonds.

As always, we are closely watching our indicators and are prepared to make portfolio changes in response to any changes in our outlook. Please contact Stratos Private Wealth if you would like to discuss your specific situation in more detail.

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