Market bounce continues as sentiment improves Equity markets look to extend their three-week winning streak, as the S&P 500® Index nears the best level since April Capital Market Impact August 8, 2022 economic growthinflationmarket commentary
Booming jobs report caps a positive week of economic data Nonfarm payrolls jump for July Economic Commentary August 8, 2022 consumer spendingeconomic growthemploymentinflation
Health care costs resume their rise after a COVID-related pause COVID-19 brought a reprieve on the amounts spent on health care. But it’s worth taking the time to examine what brought that slowdown and why it’s only temporary. Client outcomes August 8, 2022 habitshealth careinflationLong-term care
Using the 4% rule correctly may also mean you need to break it We’ve all heard of the 4% rule in retirement. But using it effectively—especially in today’s environment—may mean using it as more of a benchmark than a hard-and-fast rule. Client outcomes August 2, 2022 income planninginflationinterest ratesinvesting strategies
Will steep interest rate hikes cause a recession? Will the Fed’s rate-hike increases lead to an economic slowdown? Capital Market Impact July 27, 2022 inflationinterest ratesinvestment strategiesretirement planning
Existing home sales have fallen significantly this year Existing home sales have fallen in each month since January. Economic Commentary July 25, 2022 consumer spendingeconomic growthemploymentinflation
How does La Nina impact the economy? Nationwide economist Scott Murray shares more about the economic impact of major weather events. Economic Commentary July 22, 2022 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Does the national debt affect economic growth? High debt levels at a time of rising interest rates should give investors cause for concern. Capital Market Impact July 20, 2022 investing strategiesmarket commentary
Clients rethink Social Security plans amid uncertain environment View insights from our 2022 Social Security survey and resources to help build your client relationships. Client outcomes July 20, 2022 client relationshipspractice managementretirement planningSocial Security
Are markets bottoming or stalling before the next leg lowers? Equity markets are looking to bounce following a week that saw a loss for the S&P 500® Index of less than 1% Capital Market Impact July 18, 2022 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary