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2021 midyear outlook: Fuel for growth

Financial Health

2021 midyear outlook: Fuel for growth

As the global economy emerges from lockdowns sparked by COVID-19, people are returning to work and spending more money. These factors, along with low interest rates, government stimulus, and other programs, are providing fuel for economic growth. This ramped-up economy is the centerpiece of the Wells Fargo Investment Institute’s 18-month outlook. WFII Investment Strategy Analyst Veronica Willis outlines highlights of the outlook report.

Sameer Samana

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Market perspectives from Wells Fargo Investment Institute

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Market perspectives from Wells Fargo Investment Institute

June 8, 2021: “We think the latest economic numbers show an economy that’s improving, a labor market that’s recovering, and consumption that continues to run at levels well ahead of where economists expected it to be at this point in the year.” Sameer Samana, investment strategy analyst for Wells Fargo Investment Institute discusses the latest economic numbers, concerns around inflation, Treasury Secretary Yellen’s recent comments about interest rates, and the prospect of a global corporate tax in this market update.

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From Bad Bunny to smart money

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From Bad Bunny to smart money

The new SUMA Wealth platform uses culturally relevant financial health entertainment to educate and empower young Latinos.

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A clearer picture of life without LIBOR

Financial Health

A clearer picture of life without LIBOR

With preparations well in hand, the head of Wells Fargo’s LIBOR Transition Office says the industrywide shift away from LIBOR should be fairly uneventful.

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The next 100 days

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The next 100 days

Wells Fargo Investment Institute analysts weigh in on the economic impacts of President Biden’s first 100 days in office, and what they expect looking ahead.

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Five steps to a financial reset after COVID-19

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Five steps to a financial reset after COVID-19

@InspiredBudget creator and former teacher Allison Baggerly shares money moves that may help you emerge from the pandemic in better financial health.

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Creating financial victories on the homefront

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Creating financial victories on the homefront

Wells Fargo and Military Warriors Support Foundation help veterans build financial stability with mortgage-free homes and mentorship.

Paul Christopher, head of Global Market Strategy for Wells Fargo Investment Institute, gives a market update on April 1.

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The long-term consequences of U.S. deficit spending

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The long-term consequences of U.S. deficit spending

April 1, 2021: “We don’t think that the deficit will so much be inflationary as it will probably slow economic growth into the years ahead as the government will have to raise taxes in order to service and pay off that debt.” Paul Christopher, head of Global Market Strategy for Wells Fargo Investment Institute, discusses factors that have kept inflation down as the U.S. deficit has risen over the last 12 months, and what to expect over the long term.

Darrell Cronk, chief investment officer of Wells Fargo Wealth & Investment Management, gives a market update on March 23.

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Spring in our step

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Spring in our step

March 23, 2021: “Perhaps one of the big lessons of this recovery is the importance of the speed and size of coordinated government response, both in fiscal and monetary policy,” said Darrell Cronk, chief investment officer of Wells Fargo Wealth & Investment Management, looking back on the 12 months since the market bottom that came as the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S.

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