The Fed weighs conflicting signals: Weekly Economic Review & Outlook Weekly perspectives on the economy and financial markets and our outlook of the week ahead. Economic Commentary September 6, 2023 consumer spendingeconomic growthemploymentinflation
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
Social Security: Knowledge gaps and funding concerns open the door to deeper discussions After ten years of survey results, the importance of working with a trusted financial professional to make social security decisions is clearer than ever. Client outcomes August 22, 2023 retirement incomeretirement planningSocial Security
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
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
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
