Is this the “calm before the storm” for equities? Capital markets continue their surprising period of calm, a sharp contrast to the elevated volatility experienced since the onset of the pandemic Capital Market Impact May 15, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Could the recent rate hike be the final increase of the year? The Federal Reserve raised interest rates at a tenth straight meeting in May in its ongoing push to return inflation to its 2% target. Capital Market Impact May 5, 2023 Economyinflationinterest rates
What comes after the Fed pauses rate hikes? Economists, investors and individuals have different expectations for the Fed’s next steps. Capital Market Impact May 4, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesinvesting strategies
Markets resilient in face of slowing fundamentals Equity markets continue to march slowly higher despite weakening fundamental data, with the S&P 500® Index gaining in five of seven weeks Capital Market Impact May 1, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Markets calm ahead of a surge in earnings releases Investors remain confused about the forward direction of the market but are less reactive and emotional. Capital Market Impact April 25, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Markets calm heading into critical earnings season The equity market rally remains in effect, with the S&P 500® Index gaining in four of the past five weeks. Capital Market Impact April 17, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Equity markets calm as macro uncertainty climbs Equity markets have entered a period of relative calm, with the S&P 500® Index little changed in the first week of the second quarter Capital Market Impact April 10, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Saving for college in a volatile market Saving for college in a volatile market can be concerning for clients, but you can help them navigate the ups and downs of the market with a plan. Client outcomes March 24, 2023 college savingshabitsinvesting strategiestaxes
How Has the Pandemic Impacted Inflation Inflation fears have cropped up again as the costs of many goods and services have spiked this year. Economic Commentary January 24, 2023 COVID-19economic growthhabitspandemic
Supporting clients through money anxiety As a financial professional, you can help your clients process their anxiety about finances with these tips from the American Psychiatric Association. Client outcomes January 19, 2023 client relationshipsinflationinvesting strategiesretirement planning