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  Dow hits record high amid encouraging inflation data and dovish FOMC shift

  Equity markets continue to rise, with the Dow hitting a new record high. Investors buoyed by encouraging inflation data and dovish FOMC shift.

  Capital Market Impact December 18, 2023

  • equity markets
  • investor sentiment
  • market commentary
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  Decoding the growth-vs-value performance split

  Growth stocks have outperformed in 2023 thanks to large-cap tech stocks gains, but the trend isn’t the same for small-cap stocks.

  Capital Market Impact December 13, 2023

  • investing strategies
  • market commentary
  • stock market
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  Fed Officials Turn Hawkish as the S&P 500 Reaches New Heights in November

  The equity markets soared to a year-high as inflation data eased fears of a hard landing, while the Fed remained hawkish despite market expectations of rate cuts.

  Capital Market Impact December 4, 2023

  • market commentary
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  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 growth
  • inflation
  • interest rates
  • market commentary
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  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

  • habits
  • retirement planning
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  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 growth
  • interest rates
  • investing strategies
  • market commentary
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  Markets rebound following a difficult three-month stretch

  Equity markets staged an impressive rally following a difficult three-month period, with the S&P 500® Index delivering the best week in nearly a year

  Capital Market Impact November 6, 2023

  • economic growth
  • inflation
  • interest rates
  • market commentary
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  Hopeful homebuyers feel the affordability squeeze

  The housing market adjusts to rising mortgage rates, high prices, and low inventory.

  Capital Market Impact November 2, 2023

  • housing market
  • inflation
  • investing strategies
  • market commentary
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  Markets weak as investors are unimpressed by earnings beats

  S&P 500 seems set for the third straight negative month following five positive months

  Capital Market Impact October 30, 2023

  • economic growth
  • inflation
  • interest rates
  • market commentary
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  Help clients keep financially focused during an election year

  Objective guidance and sound financial advice can help clients maintain a big-picture perspective for their financial plan.

  Client outcomes October 30, 2023

  • client relationships
  • market commentary
  • other
  • retirement planning