What to expect when the Fed pauses or cuts rates Market reactions to shifts in monetary policy depend primarily on the reason behind the decision. Capital Market Impact December 6, 2023 interest ratesinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
Market Stabilization Through Year’s End: A Goldilocks Approach The S&P 500® Index looks to extend the winning streak to five weeks. Capital Market Impact November 27, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Shutdown delayed, but investors remain uneasy While legislators deferred the latest shutdown drama for a few months, investors face uncertainty. Capital Market Impact November 21, 2023 investing strategiesmarket commentary
The Market’s Megaphone Message for the Fed Equity markets were mixed this week, with the S&P 500® Index managing a gain for the second week Capital Market Impact November 13, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Will geopolitical risk stall a fourth-quarter rally? Equity markets managed to finish the first week of the fourth quarter in positive territory Capital Market Impact October 9, 2023
Stock investors shouldn’t fear a government shutdown While legislators deferred the latest shutdown drama for a few weeks, investors face uncertainty. Capital Market Impact October 4, 2023 economic growthinvesting strategiesmarket commentarystock market
The Calm Before the October Storm Equity markets were little changed in a quiet week, continuing the sideways zig-zag pattern in which the S&P 500® Index has been since June Capital Market Impact September 18, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket 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
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
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