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Economic Commentary

Fading COVID cases fuel stronger job growth

Faster job gains for February helped by falling COVID cases

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Capital Market Impact

Markets remain volatile as economic data inflect higher

Equity markets were mixed in a volatile week

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Daily Economic Commentary

Capex remains on a solid path

Capital spending advanced by 22.9 percent and 14.0 percent, respectively, in the third and fourth quarters of last...

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Daily Economic Commentary

Beige Book hints at coming pickup in activity

The Fed's Beige Book indicated a modest pace of expansion across most of the country between January and...

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Daily Economic Commentary

NFT boom another sign of ample liquidity

Euphoria stages develop in virtually every cycle, but this one is coming unusually early.

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Daily Economic Commentary

Manufacturing remains robust even as price pressures intensify

The ISM manufacturing index came in ahead of consensus expectations for February.

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Economic Commentary

Expectations of growth/inflation send longer-term interest rates higher

Long-term rates climbing sharply as inflation/growth outlook rises

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Economic Commentary

February Monthly Dashboard: Stimulus fuels economic growth acceleration

February 26, 2021

Vaccine distribution and fiscal stimulus help to bridge the economy to a post-pandemic world.

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Daily Economic Commentary

Claims fall sharply

February 26, 2021

Initial unemployment claims were much better than expected last week, falling by 111,000 to a three-month low 730,000.

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Daily Economic Commentary

Powell maintains a dovish stance

February 25, 2021

See what Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said when he wrapped up his semiannual congressional testimony yesterday.

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Daily Economic Commentary

Confidence rises again

February 24, 2021

Consumer confidence moved higher for a second straight month in February with a 2.4-point increase to 91.3.

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Daily Economic Commentary

Market Swings and Coronavirus: 4 Facts Clients Need to Know

Amid market volatility, investors should remain calm and not respond to the headlines.

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Client outcomes

CARES Act loosens rules on retirement savings distributions

New rules set in place by the CARES Act provide more options to those who are struggling financially

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Client outcomes

SECURE Act 2.0: Supporting Worker Financial Wellness

December 10, 2020

We’re advocating to better retirement outcomes

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Practice Management

Nationwide Financial and industry partners join forces with HBCUs to promote equity and inclusion

September 17, 2020

New Alliance aims to address challenges and create actionable solutions that contribute to lasting change in the industry

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Economic Commentary

Fading COVID cases fuel stronger job growth

Faster job gains for February helped by falling COVID cases

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Client outcomes

The ABCs and 123s of Medicare: A few of the basics you should know to make informed decisions

September 17, 2020

Breaking down a few of the basics of Medicare – how it works, what it covers and who...

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Client outcomes

How Medicare impacts a client’s retirement income

September 9, 2020

Medicare can be a complex topic. We’re here to help you sort through your options in order to...

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Client outcomes

Women can close the financial planning gap with help from advisors

February 4, 2021

The pandemic has impacted how women view their financial future.

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Client outcomes

Black caregivers carry the weight during the pandemic

February 19, 2021

COVID-19 has been a source of physical, emotional and financial stress for Black caregivers

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Practice Management

A few lessons learned from 2020

December 21, 2020

As 2020 comes to an end, I look back on some of the lessons I’ve learned this year...

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Practice Management

Navigating through times of uncertainty to your new normal

Moments of transition and uncertainty can provide advisors with opportunities for continued professional development and personal growth

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