Podcast: What are the implications from Powell’s speech in Jackson Hole? What did Powell’s say about inflation and interest rates in his keynote? How did the markets react to his comments? Economic Commentary August 28, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
How to discuss 5 common myths about annuities with your clients Annuity products are more client-friendly than in the past. In this blog, we’ll dispel some of the most common myths about annuities, and how you can talk to your clients about them. Client outcomes August 28, 2023 client relationshipsretirement incomeretirement planning
How healthy are U.S. consumers right now? A holistic look at the latest consumer data can help us assess what’s ahead for the markets and economy. Capital Market Impact August 23, 2023 consumer spendinginflationinterest rates
Steady Market Resilience: Boring is Beautiful Equity markets continued their period of consolidation, extending the losing streak to three weeks Capital Market Impact August 22, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Consumers are propelling growth: Weekly Economic Review & Outlook Weekly perspectives on the economy and financial markets and our outlook of the week ahead. Economic Commentary August 21, 2023 consumer spendingeconomic growthemploymentinflation
Is now a good time to move into money market funds? Higher yields may make money market funds more attractive than stocks right now, but risks must be considered. Capital Market Impact August 16, 2023 interest ratesinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
Is a soft or hard landing on the way? Low unemployment and solid wage growth is supporting consumer activity, with spending in the third quarter expected to remain buoyant. Economic Commentary August 15, 2023 consumer spendingeconomic growthemploymentinflation
Consumer Tailwinds Could Blow Us Out of the Summer Doldrums The markets have entered a period of consolidation following a strong run for five-straight months Capital Market Impact August 14, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Markets pause despite increased calls for a soft landing Equity markets look to rebound following the first decline in four weeks and just the third negative week in the previous 12 Capital Market Impact August 8, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
More signs of labor market cooling: Weekly Economic Review & Outlook Weekly perspectives on the economy and financial markets and our outlook of the week ahead. Economic Commentary August 7, 2023 consumer spendingeconomic growthemploymentinflation