Inflation trends should keep Fed hawkish: Weekly Economic Review & Outlook Weekly perspectives on the economy and financial markets and our outlook of the week ahead. Economic Commentary October 3, 2023 consumer spendingeconomic growthemploymentinflation
How to use in-plan protected income solutions to improve retirement confidence In-plan protected income solutions can go a long way toward building retirement confidence. Client outcomes September 27, 2023 in-plan guaranteeretirement planning
Strong Q3 but higher interest rates may finally begin to bite The FOMC decided to keep interest rates steady in September but is prepared to raise rates again later this year, if needed. Economic Commentary September 27, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Higher-for-longer rates: Weekly Economic Review & Outlook Weekly perspectives on the economy and financial markets and our outlook of the week ahead. Economic Commentary September 25, 2023 consumer spendingeconomic growthemploymentinflation
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
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
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