Head on a Swivel
OVERVIEW Markets finished the week with a mix of winners and laggards. The S&P 500 rose 1.59%, while the Dow added a smaller 0.95%. The NASDAQ led the major U.S. benchmarks with a 2.03% gain. Broad measures were also strong, with the Russell 3000 up 1.48%....
The Big Bond Bounce
Are bonds back? They’re certainly looking feisty again. As this week’s chart above shows, the Bloomberg GlobalAgg Index, which tracks returns on sovereign and corporate debt across developed and emerging markets, has surged more than 20% from its 2022 low—and...
A Monetarist and Keynesian Walk Into a Bar
This week’s insight starts with a quick trip down economic history lane. For decades, two schools of thought have debated what really drives the economy. Monetarists believe the answer lies in the money supply. In times of economic weakness, increases in the...
Financial Focus – September 10th, 2025
This week’s Financial Focus dives into the often-overlooked role of insurance in a complete financial plan. From income replacement for young families to changing needs later in life, Nate Kreinbrink explains why the right coverage matters and how term and permanent policies fit into the bigger picture.
Teeter Totter
The financial markets seem to always be in a state of flux these days. David Nelson explains how the yield curve compares investments with different maturity dates and how the shape of the yield curve is a tool to forecast future interest rates.
Adding Punch to the Punchbowl
OVERVIEW Markets turned in mixed results last week. The S&P 500 gained 0.33%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.32%. The NASDAQ led among major U.S. indexes with a 1.14% advance. Broad measures like the Russell 3000 added 0.46%, with growth...
The Long and the Short of It
There’s been a bit of chatter lately about 30-year Treasury yields and the fact that they have been inching up towards 5%. As a reminder, the 30-year Treasury yield is the interest the U.S. government promises to pay you each year if you let them borrow your...
Don’t Call It a Comeback
One of the big surprises in markets this year has been the strength of international stocks compared to the U.S. For years, American markets have been the clear leader. But then 2025 rolled around and things changed a bit. Tariffs were announced, the dollar...
Financial Focus – September 3rd, 2025
Successful investing isn’t about chasing the next big thing, it’s about building a balanced plan that works over time. On this week’s Financial Focus, David Nelson explains why diversification and discipline remain the keys to lasting financial security.
It Depends
Many investors believe when the Fed cuts rates that equates to a positive impact on the markets. David Nelson uses 10-Year Treasury Yield data to explain why this isn’t always the case.
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