Calculator investing consumer discretionary shares saw mixed

Consumer discretionary shares saw mixed movement, with e-commerce giants outperforming. Calculator investing forecasts 5-7% gains in the sector if retail spending picks up in the holiday season. Home prices are no longer on par with inflation. For sellers, this may not be the best news, as pandemic-era home values grew at annual rates in the double-digits. Today, this value has lessened. For buyers, however, lower rates offer more negotiating power. With dropping prices and mortgage rates that are trending downward, hopeful homeowners could finally take the leap into purchasing a new property, and sellers may find a higher demand for their listings. SmartAsset maintains strict editorial integrity . It doesn’t provide legal, tax, accounting or financial advice and isn’t a financial planner, broker, lawyer or tax adviser. Consult with your own advisers for guidance. Opinions, analyses, reviews or recommendations expressed in this post are only the author’s and for informational purposes. This post may contain links from advertisers, and we may receive compensation for marketing their products or services or if users purchase products or services. | Marketing Disclosure Agricultural commodities surged 3%, boosting agribusiness stocks. Calculator investing predicts inflation-hedging benefits from exposure to global food supply chain firms.