Stimulus spending pushes government debt to record highs A rise in interest rates may worsen the debt picture. Capital Market Impact October 28, 2020 interest ratesinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
Fed rate hikes: Cause for pause? Fed watchers see potential for a pause in rate increases, but recent reports show the economy still runs hot. Capital Market Impact May 31, 2023 interest ratesinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
Spending still too hot and debt-limit negotiations continue: Weekly Economic Review & Outlook Weekly perspectives on the economy and financial markets and our outlook of the week ahead. Economic Commentary May 30, 2023 consumer spendingeconomic growthemploymentinflation
Elevated inflation, bank failures in tug-of-war over Fed policy Decelerating growth in response to sharp Fed tightening suggest that the economy is in a pre-recessionary period. Economic Commentary May 25, 2023 consumer spendingeconomic growthemploymentinflation
Focus on the long term to counter the bull-bear split The stock market’s narrow trading range suggests a split between bulls and bears and between the market and economy. Capital Market Impact May 18, 2023 interest ratesinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
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
Cycle Watch | May 2023 Growth slows but no recession yet The economy added 253,000 jobs in April, beating expectations in the face of rising interest rates. Capital Market Impact May 16, 2023 inflationinterest ratesinvesting strategieslabor market
Small caps: Near-term risks vs. long-term potential A little patience may benefit small-cap investors in the long run. Capital Market Impact May 10, 2023 investing strategiesmarket commentary
Could the recent rate hike be the final increase of the year? The Federal Reserve raised interest rates at a tenth straight meeting in May in its ongoing push to return inflation to its 2% target. Capital Market Impact May 5, 2023 Economyinflationinterest rates
What comes after the Fed pauses rate hikes? Economists, investors and individuals have different expectations for the Fed’s next steps. Capital Market Impact May 4, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesinvesting strategies
