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
Market Stabilization Through Year’s End: A Goldilocks Approach The S&P 500® Index looks to extend the winning streak to five weeks. Capital Market Impact November 27, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
The Market’s Megaphone Message for the Fed Equity markets were mixed this week, with the S&P 500® Index managing a gain for the second week Capital Market Impact November 13, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Reading financial conditions and what they say about the economy Insights on financial conditions can help investors understand the impact of Fed policy on the economy. Capital Market Impact November 8, 2023 economic growthinterest ratesinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
Markets rebound following a difficult three-month stretch Equity markets staged an impressive rally following a difficult three-month period, with the S&P 500® Index delivering the best week in nearly a year Capital Market Impact November 6, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Help clients keep financially focused during an election year Objective guidance and sound financial advice can help clients maintain a big-picture perspective for their financial plan. Client outcomes October 30, 2023 client relationshipsmarket commentaryotherretirement planning
Helping clients understand the financial benefits of marriage Marriage can offer significant financial benefits such as pooled resources for retirement, access to spousal Social Security benefits, insurance coverage and discounts, and potential tax advantages. Client outcomes October 26, 2023 client relationshipsmarriageretirement incomeretirement planning
Prepare clients now for an emotional election year As emotions rise around the election season, help clients stay focused on the fundamental drivers of market performance. Capital Market Impact October 13, 2023 investing strategiesmarket commentarystock market
Will geopolitical risk stall a fourth-quarter rally? Equity markets managed to finish the first week of the fourth quarter in positive territory Capital Market Impact October 9, 2023
Markets stabilize as seasonal headwinds shift to tailwinds Equity markets have stabilized following a difficult two-month stretch that saw the S&P 500® Index fall by nearly 7% Capital Market Impact October 2, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary