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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
  • Shifts in stock market leadership can be extreme

    Small caps have led the market recently, taking over from large caps. What will it take for the rally to continue?

    Capital Market Impact July 24, 2024
    • investing strategies
    • market commentary
    • small cap stocks
    • stock market
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    Should investors be concerned about unusually calm markets?

    Stocks soared relatively calmly through the first half of 2024. What will it take for the rally to continue?

    Capital Market Impact July 17, 2024
    • investing strategies
    • market commentary
    • market volatility
    • 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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    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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    Market Milestones: S&P 500® Index Hits Record High Amid Rate-Cut Expectations

    Investor sentiment improves as inflation eases.

    Capital Market Impact May 20, 2024
    • market commentary
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    Saving for college in a volatile market

    Saving for college in a volatile market can be concerning for clients, but you can help them navigate the ups and downs of the market with a plan.

    Client outcomes March 24, 2023
    • college savings
    • habits
    • investing strategies
    • taxes
  • A man sits at a table with a couple.

    Understanding credit spreads—the canary in the financial coal mine

    Credit spreads can be a reliable indicator to help investors assess risk sentiment in the financial markets.

    Capital Market Impact August 14, 2024
    • interest rates
    • investing strategies
    • market commentary
    • volatility
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    Cycle Watch | Cooler economic growth ahead

    The economy begins the final descent toward a soft landing, but will the slowdown go too far?

    Capital Market Impact August 7, 2024
    • economic growth
    • economic trends
    • inflation
    • interest rates
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    What will it take for the recent stock rotation to endure?

    A shift in stock market leadership may reveal a more resilient bull market that is less dependent on the Magnificent 7.

    Capital Market Impact July 31, 2024
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    • market commentary
    • small cap stocks
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    Understanding credit spreads—the canary in the financial coal mine

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