S&P 500 extends rally amid mixed markets and data S&P 500 gains amid mixed data, sentiment, and positioning. Capital Market Impact December 12, 2023 equity marketsinvestor sentimentmarket commentary
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 growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Contrarian buy signals echo last year’s bear-market low Are stocks poised for a year-end rally? The recent market pullback bears similarities to the 2022 bear market drawdown. Capital Market Impact November 15, 2023 investing strategiesmarket commentarystock market
The bull market at one year old: learning to crawl The stock market’s rise since the last bear market low has been the slowest in nearly 75 years. Capital Market Impact October 27, 2023 investing strategiesmarket commentarystock market
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 savingshabitsinvesting strategiestaxes
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
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 ratesinvesting strategiesmarket commentaryvolatility
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 growthinterest ratesmarket commentarystock market
A case for variable annuities with guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefits Learn how variable annuities with income protections could better serve your clients for retirement than an investments-only approach without protections. Client outcomes May 29, 2024 income planninginvesting strategiesretirement incomeretirement planning
Showdown this earnings season for the Magnificent 7 The biggest challenge to the dominance of the Magnificent 7 may come as investors turn their focus to earnings. Capital Market Impact April 24, 2024 earningsinvesting strategiesmarket commentaryretirement planning