S&P 500® Index Slips After Record Rally, Job Market and Consumer Spending Remain Strong Stocks dip after 2023 surge, economy resilient, outlook mixed. Capital Market Impact January 8, 2024 equity marketslabor marketmarket commentary
S&P 500 extends rally amid mixed markets and data S&P 500 gains amid mixed data, sentiment, and positioning. Capital Market Impact December 12, 2023 equity marketsinvestor sentimentmarket commentary
Fed Officials Turn Hawkish as the S&P 500 Reaches New Heights in November The equity markets soared to a year-high as inflation data eased fears of a hard landing, while the Fed remained hawkish despite market expectations of rate cuts. Capital Market Impact December 4, 2023 market commentary
Markets weak as investors are unimpressed by earnings beats S&P 500 seems set for the third straight negative month following five positive months Capital Market Impact October 30, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Markets pause despite increased calls for a soft landing Equity markets look to rebound following the first decline in four weeks and just the third negative week in the previous 12 Capital Market Impact August 8, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
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
“Goldilocks” data has given the bulls confidence Equity markets rallied following a brief period of consolidation, with the S&P 500® Index touching the highest level since last April Capital Market Impact July 17, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
The importance of layoff preparation for your clients As layoffs are a topic of conversation due to the current economy and fears of a recession, today is a great time to help prep your clients for a layoff or future gaps in employment. These tips can help your clients set themselves up for success before and during a layoff. Client outcomes June 29, 2023 retirement incomeretirement planning
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
The chicken or the nest egg: talking to clients about saving during inflation It’s a near certainty that prices will continue to rise indefinitely regardless of actions taken by the Fed or other political leaders. Therefore, its vital to utilize an approach to savings with your clients that embraces the reality of inflation. Client outcomes June 8, 2023 client relationshipsincome planningretirement planning