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CNBC No. 1 financial advisor: How to navigate an ‘unusual’ market

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Investors entered the third quarter anticipating signs that inflation would sufficiently cool to allow the Federal Reserve Bank to begin cutting interest rates. Economic data soon supported this outlook, with softer employment figures and easing inflation pressures.  The surprise jump in the unemployment rate reported in early August persuaded investors that the central bank risked labor market instability unless it began easing policy.  On cue, the Federal Reserve delivered a half percent cut at its September meeting.  The futures market expects the central bank to provide additional interest rate cuts in November and December.  This environment has fueled optimism that the Federal Reserve pivot exemplifies exquisite timing; with inflation slowing, the economy and equity market now have interest rate cuts as a valuable tailwind.

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Executive Summary:

International equity markets rose during the third quarter, as optimism and lower capital costs favored reflation of equity assets after multiple central banks commenced their accommodative cycle for policy rates. 

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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.

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