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
Redefining market sentiment and strategy amid pivotal indicators and potential disruptions Markets weakened last week following an extended period of calm Capital Market Impact September 25, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Cycle Watch | September 2023: Soft landing looking more unlikely Although inflation has moderated, the Federal Reserve hasn’t ruled out further rate hikes. Capital Market Impact September 18, 2023 inflationinterest ratesinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
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