Cycle Watch | November 2023: Headwinds threaten to slow growth Rising headwinds may weaken spending, putting the U.S. consumer’s strength to the test. Capital Market Impact November 10, 2023 consumer spendinginflationinterest ratesinvesting strategies
Redefining market sentiment and strategy amid pivotal indicators and potential disruptions Markets weakened last week following an extended period of calm Capital Market Impact September 25, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Cycle Watch | August 2023 Growth on track despite headwinds The U.S. job market added fewer jobs than expected in July, continuing its recent monthly trend of slower growth. Capital Market Impact August 21, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesinvesting strategies
Markets continue to rally as bear arguments fade Equity markets continued to steadily move higher, with the S&P 500® Index gaining for the third-straight week and the ninth time in the past 11 weeks Capital Market Impact July 31, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Mid-year Outlook: Preparing for an Eventual Slowdown Help investors navigate economic uncertainty through the second half of the year. Capital Market Impact June 28, 2023 investing strategiesmarket commentarystock market
A higher cost of capital could disrupt stocks Investors should focus on quality companies as interest rates rise and increase debt servicing costs. Capital Market Impact June 7, 2023 interest ratesinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
Shifts in stock market leadership can be extreme Small caps have led the market recently, taking over from large caps. What will it take for the rally to continue? Capital Market Impact July 24, 2024 investing strategiesmarket commentarysmall cap stocksstock market
Should investors be concerned about unusually calm markets? Stocks soared relatively calmly through the first half of 2024. What will it take for the rally to continue? Capital Market Impact July 17, 2024 investing strategiesmarket commentarymarket volatilitystock market
Can broader earnings growth keep the stock rally going? The start of the Q2 earnings season will focus on continued earnings growth from a broader range of companies. Capital Market Impact July 10, 2024 earningsinvesting strategiesmarket commentarystock market
2024 Midyear Outlook: Solid growth prompts cautious optimism Stocks were strong but quiet in the first half of 2024 as economic activity remained more resilient than most believed. Capital Market Impact July 3, 2024 economic growthinterest ratesmarket commentarystock market