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Personal Income

Personal income was unchanged for November, a decline from October’s 0.5% gain. Labor income was unchanged, as average hourly earnings declined 0.1% and hours worked rose 0.1%. Wage growth has been meager, caused by a variety of factors including low inflation and companies’ cost pressures. As the economy nears full employment and inflation pressures rise, wage growth will also rise.

Consumer Price Index

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.2% for November, down from October’s 0.4% gain. Food was unchanged; energy prices rose 1.2%, a decline from September’s 2.9% and October’s 3.5% rises. Core CPI was up 0.2% after being up 0.1% in both September and October. The fiscal stimulus anticipated from the incoming President and Congress should lead to increased inflation.

U.S. & World Equity Indexes; 10/30/16; YTD Return; S&P 500; 2,199; 7.60%; Dow Jones Industrials; 19,124; 9.70%; Nasdaq Composite; 5,324; 6.30%; Shanghai Composite (China); 3,250; −8.20%; S&P BSE Sensex (India); 26,653; 2.00%; Nikkei Stock Avg (Japan); 18,308; −3.80%; CAC 40 (France); 4,578; −1.30%; DAX (Germany); 10,640; −1.00%; FTSE 100 (U.K.); 6,784; 8.70%;

Selected Interest Rates; 11/30/16; 10/31/16; 15-Year Mortgage; 3.25%; 2.78%; 30-Year Mortgage; 4.03%; 3.47%; 5-Year Treasury Bond; 1.83%; 1.31%; 10-Year Treasury Bond; 2.37%; 1.84%; 30-Year Treasury Bond; 3.02%; 2.58%;

Key Economic Statistics; Most Recent; Prior Month National Producer Price Index; 0.40%; 0.00%; Consumer Price Index; 0.20%; 0.40%; Unemployment Rate; 4.60%; 4.90%; ISM Manufacturing Index; 53.20; 51.90; ISM Services Index; 57.20; 54.80; Change in Non-Farm Payroll Emp.; 178,000; 161,000; New York State Consumer Price Index - NY, NJ, CT; 0.20%; 0.10%; Unemployment Rate; 5.10%; 5.20%; NYS Index of Coincident Indicators; −1.90%; −0.90%

The information herein was obtained from various sources believed to be accurate; however, Forté Capital does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness. This report was prepared for general information purposes only. Neither the information nor any opinion expressed constitutes an offer to buy or sell any securities, options, or futures contracts. Forté Capital’s Proprietary Market Risk Barometer is a summary of 30 indicators and is copyrighted by Forté Capital LLC. F

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Equity Market Statistics; 10/30/16; 10/31/16; Dow Jones Industrials Dividend Yield; 2.54%; 2.67%; Price-to-Earnings Ratio (12 Mth Trailing); 20.01; 18.89; Price-to-Book Value; 3.24; 3.07; S&P 500 Index Earnings Yield; 4.79%; 4.79%; Dividend Yield; 2.14%; 2.14%; Price/Earnings (12 Mth Trailing); 20.90; 20.90; Price/Earnings (2016 EPS Est); 19.45; 19.45;

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