Mind the gap between consumer sentiment and the overall economy Consumers are in a dour mood, even as spending reports remain strong. What's behind this divide? Capital Market Impact June 5, 2024
Understanding credit spreads—the canary in the financial coal mine Credit spreads can be a reliable indicator to help investors assess risk sentiment in the financial markets. Capital Market Impact August 14, 2024 interest ratesinvesting strategiesmarket commentaryvolatility
Volatility rises in the undertow of stock market rotation Recent stock market fluctuations remind investors about the fleeting and unpredictable nature of the market. Capital Market Impact August 7, 2024 investing strategiesmarket commentarystock marketvolatility market
Cycle Watch | Cooler economic growth ahead The economy begins the final descent toward a soft landing, but will the slowdown go too far? Capital Market Impact August 7, 2024 economic growtheconomic trendsinflationinterest rates
What will it take for the recent stock rotation to endure? A shift in stock market leadership may reveal a more resilient bull market that is less dependent on the Magnificent 7. Capital Market Impact July 31, 2024 investing strategiesmarket commentarysmall cap stocksstock market
Shifts in stock market leadership can be extreme Small caps have led the market recently, taking over from large caps. What will it take for the rally to continue? Capital Market Impact July 24, 2024 investing strategiesmarket commentarysmall cap stocksstock market
Should investors be concerned about unusually calm markets? Stocks soared relatively calmly through the first half of 2024. What will it take for the rally to continue? Capital Market Impact July 17, 2024 investing strategiesmarket commentarymarket volatilitystock market
Clients are worried about life after retirement: Here’s how you can help Help retirees flex their financial plans to deal with today’s challenges. Client outcomes July 3, 2024 client relationshipsconsumer spendinghabitsincome planning
2024 Midyear Outlook: Solid growth prompts cautious optimism Stocks were strong but quiet in the first half of 2024 as economic activity remained more resilient than most believed. Capital Market Impact July 3, 2024 economic growthinterest ratesmarket commentarystock market
Financial planning for DINKs The dual income, no kids (DINK) lifestyle is becoming more common. Here’s what you can expect from this kind of client. Client outcomes June 28, 2024 investing strategiesretirement planning
