Is now a good time to move into money market funds? Higher yields may make money market funds more attractive than stocks right now, but risks must be considered. Capital Market Impact August 16, 2023 interest ratesinvesting strategiesmarket commentary
Summer slump for stocks may come as no surprise August and September have historically been among the weakest months for stock returns. Capital Market Impact August 9, 2023 investing strategiesmarket commentarystock market
Markets pause despite increased calls for a soft landing Equity markets look to rebound following the first decline in four weeks and just the third negative week in the previous 12 Capital Market Impact August 8, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Markets continue to rally as bear arguments fade Equity markets continued to steadily move higher, with the S&P 500® Index gaining for the third-straight week and the ninth time in the past 11 weeks Capital Market Impact July 31, 2023 economic growthinflationinterest ratesmarket commentary
Improving market breadth may slay FOMO fears. While a few tech names drive bullish sentiment, more stocks are helping to power more recent market gains. Capital Market Impact July 26, 2023 investing strategiesmarket commentarystock market
Stocks’ recent performance defies gloomy analyst predictions Economic data has come in better than expected, boosting sentiment among stock investors. Capital Market Impact July 19, 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