S&P 500® Index Nears Record High as Inflation Fears Ease and Tech Leads the Way Last week, the S&P 500® Index reached a new high, led by growth, tech, and consumer stocks. Capital Market Impact January 18, 2024 market commentary
Understanding the factors that contribute to stock performance While different factors may drive stock returns occasionally, earnings growth is most important over the long term. Capital Market Impact January 18, 2024 investing strategiesmarket commentarystock market
December marked another month of solid job growth and fast wage growth Growth in early 2024 might look similar to 2023, but we expect job gains and overall spending to weaken by mid-year. Economic Commentary January 17, 2024 consumer spendingeconomic growthemploymentinflation
Can stocks pull off a repeat performance in 2024? The historical record offers investors reason for optimism about the year ahead. Capital Market Impact January 10, 2024 investing strategiesmarket commentarystock market
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
2024 market and economic outlook: Waiting on the inevitable 2024 might be the year when recession warnings are proven correct, although any recession should be short and mild. Capital Market Impact January 2, 2024 economic growthinterest ratesmarket commentarystock market
Dow hits record high amid encouraging inflation data and dovish FOMC shift Equity markets continue to rise, with the Dow hitting a new record high. Investors buoyed by encouraging inflation data and dovish FOMC shift. Capital Market Impact December 18, 2023 equity marketsinvestor sentimentmarket commentary
Recent data point to deteriorating growth We expect slower growth in the fourth quarter of 2023 and the risk of a recession in 2024 remains elevated. Economic Commentary December 12, 2023 consumer spendingeconomic growthemploymentinflation
What to expect when the Fed pauses or cuts rates Market reactions to shifts in monetary policy depend primarily on the reason behind the decision. Capital Market Impact December 6, 2023 interest ratesinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
Help business-owner clients improve employee benefits in an uncertain environment As a financial professional, now is a great time to be talking with business-owner clients about adding policies such as corporate-owned life insurance (COLI) into their financial plans. Business Growth December 5, 2023 business solutionsemployee retention