A Tired Stock Market
OVERVIEW Markets slipped last week, with losses across most major equity benchmarks. The S&P 500 fell 0.31%, while the Dow declined a more modest 0.15%. The NASDAQ lagged with a 0.65% drop. Broad measures were weaker too, as the Russell 3000 slid 0.40%....
Growth Swing
The U.S. economy is looking pretty strong again—or at least it was last quarter. Real GDP growth was revised in the second quarter to 3.8%, a sharp rebound from the -0.6% decline in the previous quarter. As a reminder, real GDP is a measure of...
The Easing Effect
This week’s indicator is all about central banks. What are central banks? They’re like the “money boss” of a country. They decide how much money should be in circulation and set interest rates to help maintain price stability. It’s the setting of interest rates...
Financial Focus – September 24th, 2025
On this week’s Financial Focus, Nate and Andy tackle timely tax changes, including the IRS ending paper check transactions. They also share insights from the latest IRS Tax Forum and what it all means for taxpayers heading into year-end.
Recession Radar
Few topics draw more attention than the economy. David Nelson is here to break down the indicators that help us understand it best.
Exhaustion Signal?
OVERVIEW Markets finished the week broadly higher, with technology once again leading the way. The S&P 500 gained 1.22%, while the Dow added 1.05%. The NASDAQ outpaced both, rising 2.21%. Broad measures were also strong, as the Russell 3000 advanced 1.30%....
Stagflation-lite
Well, it didn’t come as a surprise, but the Fed went ahead and cut rates this week—their first move since last December. What was more interesting, though, were the new economic projections. This week’s chart shows the Fed’s outlook for 2025. The bars track...
Strength in Numbers
Markets love confirmation. Sure, it’s one thing to see stock prices climb higher, but it’s another to see a broad swath of companies participating in the move. That’s what’s this week’s featured indicator is all about. It measures the percentage of global...
Financial Focus – September 17th, 2025
Medicare open enrollment is just around the corner, and Nate and Mike break down what you need to know before making any changes to your coverage. From common mistakes to planning tips, they share practical advice to help you navigate the process with confidence.
More Recipes than Ingredients
The investment marketplace keeps evolving with new products and strategies being introduced all the time. Nate Kreinbrink is here to discuss ETF’s and how this packaged investment option is trending.
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