Testing the Fed
The Fed went ahead and cut rates again this week. It was mostly expected. The bigger question is what comes next. Looking into next year, it is not clear how many additional cuts are actually on the table. Inflation remains above the Fed’s comfort zone, and...
As the VIX Turns
In the past we’ve talked about volatility and the different ways of measuring it. The VIX, or Wall Street’s “Fear Index,” is a popular measure because it tells us how much investors expect the stock market to swing over the coming month. It measures implied,...
Financial Focus – December 10th, 2025
Year-end planning is crunch time, and this week’s Financial Focus walks through the key moves to consider before the calendar flips. From Roth conversions and retirement contributions to tax withholding and beneficiary checkups, Nate Kreinbrink explains what to review now to avoid surprises later.
Regained Footing
OVERVIEW Markets finished mostly higher last week, with many major equity indexes posting gains. The S&P 500 rose 0.31%, the Dow added 0.50%, and the NASDAQ climbed 0.91%. Broader U.S. equities also advanced, as the Russell 3000 gained 0.38%. Growth stocks...
Japan Tightens the Screws
With financial markets under a bit of selling pressure recently, it’s natural to wonder what’s driving things. As always, there are plenty of factors at play. But there’s one important piece that may not be on your radar: Japanese monetary policy. This week’s...
Economic Limbo
Every month the Institute for Supply Management releases two surveys that describe the state of the U.S. economy. One measures manufacturing activity and the other measures services. Average them together and you get what we call the ISM Composite Index, shown...
Financial Focus – December 3rd, 2025
This week’s Financial Focus looks back on a strong year for both the markets and NelsonCorp, from record turnout at their toy and food drives to continued growth in Clinton and Davenport. David also talks through what’s been driving 2025 market returns, the role of AI and mergers, and why thoughtful diversification still matters heading into 2026.
Small Business Woes
We have heard that small businesses are having a tougher time in today’s economy. David Nelson shares employment data that confirms the chatter and he explains why small business is vital to the U.S. economy.
The Case of the Missing Thrust
OVERVIEW Markets moved sharply higher last week, with gains across nearly every major equity index. The S&P 500 rose 3.73%, the Dow advanced 3.18%, and the NASDAQ jumped 4.91%. Broader U.S. equities also rallied, with the Russell 3000 up 3.91%. Growth...
Feeling Thankful
As we head into Thanksgiving and the holiday season, it’s worth pausing to look at a piece of good news that doesn’t always make the headlines. As this week’s chart shows, real median household income in the U.S. climbed to $83,730 last year, the highest level...
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