(8/15/23) Texas Heat & a trapped racoon (the saga continues...) Is Inflation on the rise again? Earnings estimates growth are predicated on no Recession; could the Fed raise its target inflation rate to 3%? Markets bounce off the 50-DMA, again; what is the risk from Jackson Hole meetings? What's the best bet for investors, now: Stocks or Bonds? Why own bonds now: The disconnect between the markets and the economy cannot last. What Bonds to buy? Retail Sales expected to show .2% gain (x 12-months = 2.3% inflation expectations. There's still lots of liquidity in the system, so any recession (inevitable) is going to take time. Winding up earnings season; economic data is not strong. SEG-1: Texas Heat & Trapped Racoons; Is Inflation on the Rise Again? SEG-2: Best Bet: Stocks or Bonds? SEG-3: Why Own Bonds? SEG-4: What Bonds to Buy? Winding Up Earnings Season   Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist Lance Roberts, CIO Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer -------- Watch today's show,  on our YouTube channel:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBG76wVGnfg&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1&t=5s -------- The latest installment of our new feature, Before the Bell, "Downside Risk Ahead of Jackson Hole?" is here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvwK7uluIGE&list=PLwNgo56zE4RAbkqxgdj-8GOvjZTp9_Zlz&index=1 ------- Our previous show is here: "Why the Fed Will Cut Rates" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lL8L9O9ZP-E&list=PLVT8LcWPeAugpcGzM8hHyEP11lE87RYPe&index=1&t=5s -------- Articles mentioned in this report: Government Bonds Or Stocks? Which Is A Better Choice Now? https://realinvestmentadvice.com/government-bonds-or-stocks-which-is-a-better-choice-now/ "The Market Is Detached From The Real Economy" https://realinvestmentadvice.com/the-market-is-detached-from-the-real-economy/ ------- Get more info & commentary:  https://realinvestmentadvice.com/newsletter/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #InvestingAdvice #Bonds #USTreasuries #FederalReserve #InterestRates #JacksonHole #EarningsSeason #Recession #FinancialCrisis #WealthInequality #Markets #Money #Investing