Focus on the long term to counter the bull-bear split The stock market’s narrow trading range suggests a split between bulls and bears and between the market and economy. Capital Market Impact May 18, 2023 interest ratesinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
As economic pressures mount, investors are re-evaluating their financial priorities Nearly six in ten investors plan to adjust their personal finances ahead of a potential recession. Economic Commentary May 16, 2023 client relationshipshabitsinflationmarket commentary
Cycle Watch | May 2023 Growth slows but no recession yet The economy added 253,000 jobs in April, beating expectations in the face of rising interest rates. Capital Market Impact May 16, 2023 inflationinterest ratesinvesting strategieslabor market
Small caps: Near-term risks vs. long-term potential A little patience may benefit small-cap investors in the long run. Capital Market Impact May 10, 2023 investing strategiesmarket commentary
Could the recent rate hike be the final increase of the year? The Federal Reserve raised interest rates at a tenth straight meeting in May in its ongoing push to return inflation to its 2% target. Capital Market Impact May 5, 2023 Economyinflationinterest rates
What comes after the Fed pauses rate hikes? Economists, investors and individuals have different expectations for the Fed’s next steps. Capital Market Impact May 4, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesinvesting strategies
Markets resilient in face of slowing fundamentals Equity markets continue to march slowly higher despite weakening fundamental data, with the S&P 500® Index gaining in five of seven weeks Capital Market Impact May 1, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Markets calm ahead of a surge in earnings releases Investors remain confused about the forward direction of the market but are less reactive and emotional. Capital Market Impact April 25, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Staying resilient when a financial crisis strikes Help clients find confidence by looking at stock performance during and after past periods of a financial crisis. Capital Market Impact April 19, 2023 investing strategiesmarket commentary
Cycle Watch | April 2023 Market stress raises recession worries Inflation cooled to 5% in March, but the Fed is still likely to raise its policy rate again in May. Capital Market Impact April 13, 2023 inflationinterest ratesinvesting strategiesmarket commentary