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  • Two men and a woman talk at table with a tablet

    Q2 earnings: Continued strength supports the stock market bulls

    A solid showing for corporate earnings last quarter shows that the fundamental backdrop remains supportive for stocks.

    Capital Market Impact August 28, 2024
    • earnings
    • investing strategies
    • market commentary
    • stock market
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    Will investors benefit if stocks and bonds go separate ways?

    A return to the inverse relationship between stocks and bonds could be a welcome development for investors.

    Capital Market Impact August 21, 2024
    • bond market
    • interest rates
    • investing strategies
    • market commentary
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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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    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
  • 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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    Opportunities for small caps in a changing economic climate

    Small caps may offer your long-term investor clients some potential opportunities for growth.

    Beyond Investing June 25, 2024
    • investing strategies
    • market commentary
    • stock market
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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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    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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    Cycle Watch | May 2024 Continued growth projected over 2024

    The economy is cooling, but growth is still expected throughout the year, despite uncertain external pressures.

    Capital Market Impact May 28, 2024
    • economic growth
    • economic trends
    • inflation
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    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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