April 2024 Market Minute
In April, our Research Analysts are paying attention to first-quarter earnings, The Fed’s actions on inflations, and the Fab 4 stocks responsible for half of the S&P’s first-quarter advance.
Can Productivity Keep Driving the U.S. Economy?
Increases in labor productivity are typically driven by improved tools and technology, more efficient processes and organizations, and increased worker experience, education, and training; however, can it sustain the U.S. economy?
Market Measures: Beyond the Dow
Ever wonder what ‘the market is up/down’ really means? It’s often the Dow Jones Industrial Average or the S&P 500. But there are hundreds of indices! You can’t invest directly in them, but they’re great benchmarks for your portfolio.
Housing Market Trends: Are They Helping or Hurting the Economy?
With home values hitting a record high of $389,800, housing affordability has dropped to its lowest since 1985. Are you feeling the housing squeeze?
March 2024 Market Minute
For March, our Research Analysts are closely watching if the A.I. trend will continue to dominate the market; fears that inflation may not be tamed, and how banks will fare with the Fed ending the Bank Term Loan program.
Understanding the Economy’s Contradictory Trends
Chief Economic Adviser Roger Tutterow, Ph.D., joins Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, and Managing Associate K. C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, to cover the conflicting signals in the economy, with indicators like an inverted yield curve suggesting a recession while other factors point to growth.
Inflation is a Sneaky Thief
Planning for a comfortable retirement? Don’t let inflation be the sneaky thief in your portfolio! Peter Lynch, Associate at Henssler Financial, shares why understanding inflation is crucial for safeguarding your savings.
Steps to Ensure Your Portfolio’s Stability Amid Uncertainty
Chief Investment Officer Troy Harmon, CFA, CVA, is joined by Managing Associate Jarrett McKenzie, CFP®, CWS®, and Associate Josh Weidie, CFP®, CWS®, to provide some tips for investors fretting about how the November election will affect their portfolios.
February 2024 Market Minute
Our Research Analysts are closely watching the bond market, monitoring the timing and pace of Fed interest rate cuts. They are also keeping a close eye on the nation’s unemployment numbers amidst the Tech layoffs and tracking the earnings of S&P 500 companies.
The Federal Reserve’s Key Meeting Dates in 2024
The Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions shape the economy, and the FOMC meetings could influence your borrowing and investing choices in 2024.