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title: Weekly Talking Points for Financial Advisors (10/16/23)
description: As an OCIO, Helios distributes a 19-page Weekly Report to member firms every Friday, which includes risk level summaries, model allocations, detailed model positioning information, market index inform
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# [Weekly Talking Points for Financial Advisors (10/16/23)](https://heliosdriven.com/helios-insights/weekly-talking-points-for-financial-advisors-10-16-23)

 Written by [Team Helios](https://heliosdriven.com/helios-insights/author/teamhelios) | Oct 17, 2023 3:42:38 PM

Read the highlights of this week's commentary from Helios:

- Despite the recent strides in curtailing inflation, the September CPI and PPI both showed prices rose last month, largely attributed to higher energy costs. Shelter costs, which account for about a third of the total CPI, contributed to more than half of the monthly increase. For a decline in core inflation, steady moderation in the housing sector is essential.
- Amid inflation concerns, consumer sentiment dipped in October. The University of Michigan's October Consumer Sentiment Survey revealed a jump in median year-ahead inflation expectations to 3.8%, up from 3.2% last month, marking a five-month high. This comes on the heels of a 2.1% surge in gas prices in September.
- The ongoing Hamas-Israel conflict has impacted long-term interest rates, pushing the 10-year Treasury yield to 4.56%, a decrease from 4.80% the prior week. Yet, the unforeseen CPI uptick prompted a partial yield retracement.
- Bloomberg Economics cautions that the Israel-Hamas conflict could sway inflation and growth, potentially nudging the global economy toward recession. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, however, remains optimistic about the economy's prospects, anticipating a soft landing despite Middle East tensions.

  

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