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Navigating the Strategic Investing Landscape | Weekly Market Commentary | March 25, 2024
The difference between strategic and tactical investment time horizons can be likened to the ebb and flow of tidal patterns in oceans. Strategic investing mirrors
A Busy (And Perhaps Historic) Week For Central Banks | Weekly Market Commentary | March 18, 2024
While the Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting will likely take top billing in the financial media, it’s the Bank of Japan (BOJ) meeting on Tuesday that could be the real game changer. With inflationary pressures still above target in Japan, the BOJ may finally be ready to take interest rates out of negative territory for the first time since 2016. If true, the era of free money will finally be over, which could have an impact on U.S. markets.
Gold Shines Brighter Than Ever | Weekly Market Commentary | March 11, 2024
Bullion broke new ground last week after rallying to a record high. Growing investor confidence for a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut by this summer dragged down yields and the dollar, creating a tailwind for gold. The breakout above key resistance at $2,075 was also a major technical development, confirmed by bullish momentum that suggests the rally could continue. Global central bank demand has been another key catalyst and has shown no sign of slowing down, while a rebound in demand from gold-related exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could provide additional support for the yellow metal.
Unlocking Education Savings | March 04, 2024
Unlocking Education Savings: Exploring the New 529 to Roth Conversion Rules We’re excited to share with you the potential game-changer in education savings – the
Super Six Drives Solid Earnings Season | Weekly Market Commentary | March 4, 2024
After a slow start mired by messy bank results early on, corporate America picked up the pace and ended up delivering results well ahead of expectations. The “Super Six” was part of the story — the Magnificent Seven minus Tesla (TSLA) — but resilient profit margins are also noteworthy. Here we review fourth quarter earnings season and share some thoughts on the earnings outlook for 2024.
Buybacks Are Back | Weekly Market Commentary | February 26, 2024
After a brief lull in 2023, buyback activity appears to be back this year. A resilient U.S. economy, easing inflation pressures, and expectations for an
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