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    Strong Q3 but higher interest rates may finally begin to bite

    The FOMC decided to keep interest rates steady in September but is prepared to raise rates again later this year, if needed.

    Economic Commentary September 27, 2023
    • economic growth
    • inflation
    • interest rates
    • market commentary
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    How clients saving for retirement can benefit from higher interest rates

    Help your clients take advantage of the higher interest rates

    Beyond Investing June 9, 2023
    • interest rates
    • retirement planning
    • taxes
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    Nationwide Market Insights: Interest Rates

    Perspective on interest rates and their impact on the economy

    Economic Commentary September 30, 2021
    • economic growth
    • inflation
    • interest rates
    • investing strategies
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    Expectations of growth/inflation send longer-term interest rates higher

    Long-term rates climbing sharply as inflation/growth outlook rises

    Economic Commentary March 1, 2021
    • consumer spending
    • economic growth
    • housing market
    • inflation
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    Markets stall as investors focus on inflation and interest rates

    Equity markets have stalled as investors await progress on a stimulus deal and continued signs of an improving economy

    Capital Market Impact February 22, 2021
    • economic growth
    • investing strategies
    • market commentary
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    Higher-for-longer rates: Weekly Economic Review & Outlook

    Weekly perspectives on the economy and financial markets and our outlook of the week ahead.

    Economic Commentary September 25, 2023
    • consumer spending
    • economic growth
    • employment
    • inflation
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    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 rates
    • investing strategies
    • market commentary
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    Rising bond rates blunt stocks’ allure

    The rise in short-term Treasury rates means there’s now an alternative for income investors seeking yield.

    Capital Market Impact March 8, 2023
    • interest rates
    • investing strategies
    • market commentary
  • Can the stock rally withstand rising rates?

    Stocks soared in January as long-term rates fell. A change in this trend could spell the end of this rally.

    Capital Market Impact February 15, 2023
    • investing strategies
    • market commentary
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    Cycle Watch | November 2022: Higher rates hold down growth

    A better-than-expected October jobs report sets the stage for more interest rate hikes.

    Capital Market Impact November 10, 2022
    • housing market
    • inflation
    • interest rates
    • investing strategies

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    • Economic Commentary
    • Daily Economic Commentary
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    Break-even math: How much gain is needed to recover from a loss fully?

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    Strong Q3 but higher interest rates may finally begin to bite

    A professional working on a laptop.

    Higher-for-longer rates: Weekly Economic Review & Outlook

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    Two women in a meeting.

    How to use in-plan protected income solutions to improve retirement confidence

    A happy couple having a meeting.

    How to help clients maximize Medicare and Social Security benefits

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    How to discuss 5 common myths about annuities with your clients

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