Home sales still limited on the supply side: Weekly Economic Review & Outlook Weekly perspectives on the economy and financial markets and our outlook of the week ahead. Economic Commentary June 30, 2023 consumer spendingeconomic growthemploymentinflation
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
Markets pause following an impressive rally Equity markets paused following an impressive run, with the S&P 500® Index snapping a five-week winning streak Capital Market Impact June 26, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Solid labor market cures many ails for the economy but can’t last forever Job gains were strong in April as demand for labor remains strong. Economic Commentary June 8, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
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
Podcast: What’s the Fed’s next move? Kathy Bostjancic and Ben Ayers provide their analysis of the latest economic numbers and how the Fed may react. Economic Commentary June 6, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Financing Childhood: What financial professionals need to know to help clients raise children Help clients prepare for the costs of raising a child Client outcomes May 18, 2023 income planningretirement planning
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
Is this the “calm before the storm” for equities? Capital markets continue their surprising period of calm, a sharp contrast to the elevated volatility experienced since the onset of the pandemic Capital Market Impact May 15, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary