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    Investors’ economic worries call for sound guidance from financial professionals

    Our survey shows investor pessimism not backed by current economic data. Discover insights to aid your client discussions.

    Client outcomes June 7, 2024
    • housing market
    • inflation
    • market commentary
    • retirement planning
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    Mind the gap between consumer sentiment and the overall economy

    Consumers are in a dour mood, even as spending reports remain strong. What's behind this divide?

    Capital Market Impact June 5, 2024
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    Fed pause on interest rates may reward patient investors

    Historical data shows a correlation between long waits for Fed rate cuts and better stock market returns.

    Capital Market Impact May 8, 2024
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    Recent losses remind investors of the market’s dual nature

    The latest spell of stock volatility disrupted the impressive bull market run.

    Capital Market Impact May 1, 2024
    • economic growth
    • investing strategies
    • market commentary
    • stock market
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    Volatility rises in the undertow of stock market rotation

    Recent stock market fluctuations remind investors about the fleeting and unpredictable nature of the market.

    Capital Market Impact August 7, 2024
    • investing strategies
    • market commentary
    • stock market
    • volatility market
  • 2024 Midyear Outlook: Solid growth prompts cautious optimism

    Stocks were strong but quiet in the first half of 2024 as economic activity remained more resilient than most believed.

    Capital Market Impact July 3, 2024
    • economic growth
    • interest rates
    • market commentary
    • stock market
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    Equity Markets continue upward with S&P 500® Index reaching record highs

    Equities surge despite shortened holiday week

    Capital Market Impact June 24, 2024
    • economic growth
    • inflation
    • investing strategies
    • market commentary
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    Stocks stay quiet despite bearish signs

    Stocks have had plenty of reasons to be volatile, but daily performance has been subdued this year.

    Capital Market Impact June 19, 2024
    • economic growth
    • housing market
    • interest rates
    • investing strategies
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    Equity Markets Soar: A Year of Record Highs and Inflation Optimism

    Navigating the ‘Goldilocks’ Scenario and FOMC Decisions

    Capital Market Impact June 17, 2024
    • market commentary
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    S&P 500 Index Surges to New Highs, Reflecting Positive Track Record in Re-election Years

    Navigating Mixed Signals and Seasonality

    Capital Market Impact June 11, 2024
    • market commentary

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    Two men and a woman talk at table with a tablet

    Q2 earnings: Continued strength supports the stock market bulls

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    A man sits at a table with a couple.

    Understanding credit spreads—the canary in the financial coal mine

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    Maximize retirement savings by utilizing Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA)

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