Will January’s gains foreshadow a positive year for stocks? An old Wall Street adage says, "As goes January, so goes the year." That has many investors feeling good about 2024. Capital Market Impact February 7, 2024 economic growthinvesting strategiesmarket commentarystock market
S&P 500® Hits New Highs on Strong Economic and Job Data Impressive Job Gains and Economic Growth Boost S&P 500® Capital Market Impact February 6, 2024 market commentary
Caught in the LEI: How accurate are leading economic indicators? How reliable is the LEI as a predictor of recessions? Capital Market Impact January 31, 2024 economic growthinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
S&P 500® Index shrugs off earnings and rate fears, hits record Stocks rally to new peak despite weak earnings and hawkish Fed. Capital Market Impact January 23, 2024 market commentary
S&P 500® Index Nears Record High as Inflation Fears Ease and Tech Leads the Way Last week, the S&P 500® Index reached a new high, led by growth, tech, and consumer stocks. Capital Market Impact January 18, 2024 market commentary
Understanding the factors that contribute to stock performance While different factors may drive stock returns occasionally, earnings growth is most important over the long term. Capital Market Impact January 18, 2024 investing strategiesmarket commentarystock market
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 marketsinvestor sentimentmarket commentary
What to expect when the Fed pauses or cuts rates Market reactions to shifts in monetary policy depend primarily on the reason behind the decision. Capital Market Impact December 6, 2023 interest ratesinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
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
Planning for lifetime income with annuities Depending on personal factors like age and risk tolerance, annuities may be a good solution for clients looking to retire with guaranteed income for the rest of their lives. Client outcomes November 29, 2023 retirement planning