Hopeful homebuyers feel the affordability squeeze The housing market adjusts to rising mortgage rates, high prices, and low inventory. Capital Market Impact November 2, 2023 housing marketinflationinvesting strategiesmarket 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
Markets weak as investors are unimpressed by earnings beats S&P 500 seems set for the third straight negative month following five positive months Capital Market Impact October 30, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Help clients plan for health care costs in retirement With all the focus on building wealth and planning income for retirement, health care planning can get lost in the shuffle. Client outcomes October 23, 2023 client relationshipsmarket commentaryotherretirement planning
Podcast: What is a soft landing and are we heading for one? What is a soft landing, how does it differ from a recession, and how likely could it happen? Economic Commentary October 20, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Rising interest rates dampen the outlook The Fed’s hints at a higher-for-longer interest rate path due to lingering inflation pressures. Economic Commentary October 17, 2023 consumer spendingeconomic growthemploymentinflation
Why retirees still need to plan for healthcare costs Helping your clients plan ahead for healthcare costs remains a crucial part of the retirement planning process. Client outcomes October 17, 2023 health care costsLong-term carewealth transfer
What to Watch This Week: Geopolitical Tensions, a Strong Start to Earnings Season, and the Strength of the Global Consumer Markets continued to recover from the rough two-month stretch, with the S&P 500® Index delivering a modest gain for the second straight week Capital Market Impact October 16, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
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