Cycle Watch | February 2024: Economy is gaining speed in 2024 Inflation has slowed significantly but remains above the Fed’s 2% target. Capital Market Impact February 29, 2024 economic trendsinflationinterest ratesinvesting strategies
Pension-like income is key to building retirement confidence Both workers and employers can benefit by adding protected retirement income solutions to workplace retirement plans. Client outcomes February 19, 2024 income planningretirement incomeretirement planning
Caught in the LEI: How accurate are leading economic indicators? How reliable is the LEI as a predictor of recessions? Capital Market Impact January 31, 2024 economic growthinvesting 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
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
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
We see a temporary period of consolidation rather than a prolonged period of pain Equity markets look to extend their bounce, as the S&P 500® Index gained for the first week in four Capital Market Impact August 28, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
“Goldilocks” data has given the bulls confidence Equity markets rallied following a brief period of consolidation, with the S&P 500® Index touching the highest level since last April Capital Market Impact July 17, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
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