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The rally that began in mid-October stalled last week as markets have grown more anxious over the outlook for growth in in the year ahead. Nevertheless, it should not be lost that markets have staged an impressive run recently, with stocks and bonds logging solid gains over the past two months -- an important reminder for investors of the value of being opportunistic within a pessimistic market. In this installment of the Weekly Market Wrap, we take a look at a few noteworthy trends playing out underneath the market's surface that offer some potential signals about the mood of the market and possible implications for path ahead.

Weekly market wrap A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

The rebound in financial markets has gained steam as we navigate the final stretch of the year. Global equities recorded their first back-to-back monthly gains in over a year and investment grade bonds posted the biggest monthly gain since 2008, a reminder of the importance of maintaining a disciplined investment approach even in times of uncertainty. We draw attention to some recent trends that defy this year's narrative and provide our take on Friday's employment data.

Weekly market wrap A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

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Markets took a bit of a breather this week after a strong rally higher over the last month. The focus on inflation and the impact it's having on interest rates continues to be the primary influence on market moves. But with fixed income yields now at their highest levels in 15 years, equities now have some competition, raising questions for investors around where to put their investment dollars today. We think this underscores the importance of aligning portfolio decisions with goals instead of emotions, and in this week's Market Wrap, we look at the decisions investors are facing and the opportunities that we believe lay ahead.

Weekly market wrap A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

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The cooler-than-expected October inflation offers some relief to households, investors, and the Fed, potentially indicating that last month could be the start of a disinflationary trend. We provide our take on the recent data, along with implications for Fed policy and investment strategy.

Weekly market wrap A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

When it comes to the role of family in charitable giving, less than a quarter of givers’ families are directly involved. But among those who work with a financial advisor on charitable giving, the majority hope to bring their families in on such conversations — even if just to ensure their families are aware of their intentions.

Among the many tools available to those seeking to maximize the impact of their charitable giving is a donor-advised fund (DAF). A financial advisor can help navigate DAFs and other available options to help maximize the impact of charitable giving.

Most Americans who give are motivated by altruistic reasons, including a desire to help people in need, make an impact in their communities or help society at large. That said, roughly two-thirds of givers don’t follow a set schedule for giving. Understanding what options and resources are available can make charitable giving more purposeful, impactful and rewarding. Working with a financial advisor to put charitable giving in the context of an overall financial strategy is a great way to start.

This week the Federal Reserve raised rates by 0.75% to bring the fed funds rate close to 4.0%. Notably, while Fed Chair Jerome Powell indicated the pace of rate hikes may slow going forward, he also emphasized that a potential pause in this rate hiking cycle is still "very premature." Markets took the message at its face value, now pricing in a terminal fed funds rate of 5.0%-5.3%, or about 1.3% more in tightening to come.

Weekly market wrap A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

It’s the season for charitable gifts. Look for ways to expand your charitable giving – both financially and personally.

Consider charitable gifts of money and time Charitable giving has benefits for the giver and receiver

Whether donating directly to a charity or foundation, contributing to an online giving campaign or simply dropping money in a collection box, Americans plan to keep giving to a charitable organizations. Giving back can take many forms and look different depending on your financial situation, but working with a financial advisor can help maximize the impact of giving.

Charitable giving and your financial strategy (US|EN) Whether you've been philanthropic for decades or you're ready to begin donating to your favorite charity now, there's likely a giving solution that fits your goals.www.edwardjones.com/us-en