Investors should watch for margin pressures as labor negotiations heat up The unusual period of calm continues for the equity market, with the S&P 500® Index falling for the fourth time in six weeks Capital Market Impact September 11, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
R-star reset: What an end to low rates may mean for the market. Investors consider the consequences of a reset to the neutral rate of interest (R-star). Capital Market Impact September 7, 2023 interest ratesinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
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
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
Cycle Watch | August 2023 Growth on track despite headwinds The U.S. job market added fewer jobs than expected in July, continuing its recent monthly trend of slower growth. Capital Market Impact August 21, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesinvesting strategies
Summer slump for stocks may come as no surprise August and September have historically been among the weakest months for stock returns. Capital Market Impact August 9, 2023 investing strategiesmarket commentarystock market
“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