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
Contrarian buy signals echo last year’s bear-market low Are stocks poised for a year-end rally? The recent market pullback bears similarities to the 2022 bear market drawdown. Capital Market Impact November 15, 2023 investing strategiesmarket commentarystock market
Fed still engaged in inflation fight: Weekly Economic Review & Outlook Weekly perspectives on the economy and financial markets and our outlook of the week ahead. Economic Commentary November 14, 2023 consumer spendingeconomic growthemploymentinflation
Consumer slowdown comes into better focus We expect weaker, albeit positive, growth in the fourth quarter, but the odds of a recession in 2024 remain elevated. Economic Commentary November 14, 2023 consumer spendingeconomic growthemploymentinflation
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
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
Podcast: A blowout third quarter for the economy How does the strong GDP report alter our outlook for a recession in 2024? Economic Commentary November 1, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Economic outlook still spooky despite recent treats Much stronger-than-expected hiring and retail spending in September complicates policy decisions for the Fed. Economic Commentary November 1, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
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