Fresh stimulus pushes federal deficit higher Higher deficits could crowd out the federal budget Capital Market Impact March 16, 2021 interest ratesinvesting strategies
Manufacturing remains robust even as price pressures intensify The ISM manufacturing index came in ahead of consensus expectations for February. Daily Economic Commentary March 2, 2021 market commentary
Ongoing rally fuels bubble fears The ongoing rally in stock prices is fueling increasing concerns that a bubble may be developing. Daily Economic Commentary January 26, 2021 market commentary
Financials to kick off earnings season Fourth quarter earnings season gets underway this week, with the banks again in the leadoff position. Daily Economic Commentary January 12, 2021 market commentary
Stimulus spending pushes government debt to record highs A rise in interest rates may worsen the debt picture. Capital Market Impact October 28, 2020 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
Student debt and retirement: 6 tips to help guide clients toward financial stability Concerns about student loan debt could be an issue that your older clients will need addressed when discussing retirement planning. In this blog we’ll share 6 tips on how to approach financial planning with clients who have student loan debt. Client outcomes November 17, 2023 habitsretirement planning
Fed still engaged in inflation fight: Weekly Economic Review & Outlook Weekly perspectives on the economy and financial markets and our outlook of the week ahead. Economic Commentary November 14, 2023 consumer spendingeconomic growthemploymentinflation
Consumer slowdown comes into better focus We expect weaker, albeit positive, growth in the fourth quarter, but the odds of a recession in 2024 remain elevated. Economic Commentary November 14, 2023 consumer spendingeconomic growthemploymentinflation
Reading financial conditions and what they say about the economy Insights on financial conditions can help investors understand the impact of Fed policy on the economy. Capital Market Impact November 8, 2023 economic growthinterest ratesinvesting strategiesmarket commentary