How factor investing can offer insights into market movements A look at macroeconomic and style factors can help investors understand what's driving stock market performance. Capital Market Impact September 21, 2023 investing strategiesmarket commentary
The Calm Before the October Storm Equity markets were little changed in a quiet week, continuing the sideways zig-zag pattern in which the S&P 500® Index has been since June Capital Market Impact September 18, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Cycle Watch | September 2023: Soft landing looking more unlikely Although inflation has moderated, the Federal Reserve hasn’t ruled out further rate hikes. Capital Market Impact September 18, 2023 inflationinterest ratesinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
How to help clients maximize Medicare and Social Security benefits Where Medicare and Social Security meet; how to help clients maximize benefits and minimize costs Client outcomes September 14, 2023 health careretirement planningSocial Security
Richcession? Rolling recession? What to expect for the economy going forward Recession worries can affect investor sentiment. Here’s how to clarify what to expect from the economy in the future. Capital Market Impact September 13, 2023 consumer spendingeconomic commentaryeconomic growthinflation
Investors should watch for margin pressures as labor negotiations heat up The unusual period of calm continues for the equity market, with the S&P 500® Index falling for the fourth time in six weeks Capital Market Impact September 11, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
R-star reset: What an end to low rates may mean for the market. Investors consider the consequences of a reset to the neutral rate of interest (R-star). Capital Market Impact September 7, 2023 interest ratesinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
We see a temporary period of consolidation rather than a prolonged period of pain Equity markets look to extend their bounce, as the S&P 500® Index gained for the first week in four Capital Market Impact August 28, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Podcast: What are the implications from Powell’s speech in Jackson Hole? What did Powell’s say about inflation and interest rates in his keynote? How did the markets react to his comments? Economic Commentary August 28, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
How to discuss 5 common myths about annuities with your clients Annuity products are more client-friendly than in the past. In this blog, we’ll dispel some of the most common myths about annuities, and how you can talk to your clients about them. Client outcomes August 28, 2023 client relationshipsretirement incomeretirement planning