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The best characterization of the domestic economy is that it remains “resilient.” In response to surging inflation, the Federal Reserve initiated a dramatic tightening of monetary policy two years ago. Yet the anticipated economic bite of sharply higher interest rates has been surprisingly mollified by stronger-than-anticipated labor supply and productivity gains. We expect these favorable supply-side dynamics will fade over the balance of the year, contributing to slower economic growth this year compared to 2023. The behavior of economic demand has been less surprising over the past two years as government transfers supported sizeable disposable income growth, allowing households to put more money into their pockets, purchase houses, or reduce their debt burden. We likewise see these demand tailwinds beginning to dim looking forward.
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Executive Summary:
International markets appreciated during 2023, alongside of strength in the domestic markets. The total return for the MSCI EAFE Index was 18.9% for the year ended December 31, 2023. Information Technology and Industrial sectors were the strongest performers throughout the year.
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TWST: Could you tell me about the firm?
Mr. King: Luther King Capital Management is a registered investment advisory firm, based in Fort Worth, Texas, with offices in Fort Worth, Dallas, San Antonio and Austin, principally serving the taxable space that represents about 70% to 75% of our assets under management. And we are an active manager in both the public equity space, as well as fixed income, and an expanding private equity effort as well.