Markets pause despite increased calls for a soft landing Equity markets look to rebound following the first decline in four weeks and just the third negative week in the previous 12 Capital Market Impact August 8, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
“Goldilocks” data has given the bulls confidence Equity markets rallied following a brief period of consolidation, with the S&P 500® Index touching the highest level since last April Capital Market Impact July 17, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
The importance of layoff preparation for your clients As layoffs are a topic of conversation due to the current economy and fears of a recession, today is a great time to help prep your clients for a layoff or future gaps in employment. These tips can help your clients set themselves up for success before and during a layoff. Client outcomes June 29, 2023 retirement incomeretirement planning
Mid-year Outlook: Preparing for an Eventual Slowdown Help investors navigate economic uncertainty through the second half of the year. Capital Market Impact June 28, 2023 investing strategiesmarket commentarystock market
Cycle Watch | June 2023 Jobs market keeps recession at bay The May jobs report offered more evidence that the economy is still far from a recession. Capital Market Impact June 15, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesinvesting strategies
Equity markets break out on technical and fundamental strength Equity markets broke out of the recent trading range, with the S&P 500® Index at the best level since August following the third-straight weekly gain Capital Market Impact June 5, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Fed rate hikes: Cause for pause? Fed watchers see potential for a pause in rate increases, but recent reports show the economy still runs hot. Capital Market Impact May 31, 2023 interest ratesinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
As economic pressures mount, investors are re-evaluating their financial priorities Nearly six in ten investors plan to adjust their personal finances ahead of a potential recession. Economic Commentary May 16, 2023 client relationshipshabitsinflationmarket commentary
Cycle Watch | May 2023 Growth slows but no recession yet The economy added 253,000 jobs in April, beating expectations in the face of rising interest rates. Capital Market Impact May 16, 2023 inflationinterest ratesinvesting strategieslabor market
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