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Facts: Unemployment reads 14.7%, with the most recent number of unemployment claims reaching 39 million The Fed Funds interest rate has been lowered to between 0% – 0.25% • Q1 GDP read -4.8% according to the first estimate. PMI contracted to a jaw dropping 41.5% The S&P 500 (C Fund) increased 12.8% during the month

Facts: Unemployment came in at 3.6%. 4th Quarter GDP was 2.1%, according to the 1st estimate. PMI expanded, with the index reading to 50.9%. The S&P 500 (C Fund) decreased  .04% during the month of January. Assessment: PMI has returned to expansion territory – that’s a good sign. 2.1% quarterly GDP is just okay – nothing

Facts: Unemployment remained at 3.5%. 3rd Quarter GDP was 2.1%, according to the 3rd estimate. PMI was contracted again, with the index reading to 47.2%. The S&P 500 (C Fund) increased 3.01% during the month of December. Assessment: PMI has contracted for the 4th consecutive month.  Not wonderful news. 2.1% quarterly GDP is just okay

Stephen Zelcer’s TSP Planning Report for the month of December. Find out how the different portfolios are looking. Sign up for a free month to see what you are missing.

Another economic indicator surprisingly underperformed this month. But, I’m no where near panic mode – and neither should you. The economy is slowing but not enough to warrant the media doomsday preaching. I’ve published my recommended portfolio’s for this month.

TSP Report August 2019 Facts: • Unemployment remained at 3.7%. • 2nd Quarter GDP was 2.1%, according to the first estimate. • PMI posted another month of expansion, with the index reading to 51.2%. • The S&P 500 (C Fund) gained 1.44% during the month of July. Assessment: • Unemployment is at historically low levels,