There’s a tug of war between the tailwind from higher earnings and the stiff headwind from rising interest rates.
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A rise in the core CPI is cautiously encouraging, but it’s too soon to judge whether it’s a turning point.
Read MoreTrying to predict the market’s ups and downs usually helps you lose money, not gain it. Here’s why.
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The Fed is using its tools to raise borrowing costs and cool an overheated economy that has helped push inflation to a 40-year high.
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One important reason job growth has been strong: a record number of job openings.
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Read MoreThe importance of applying “stage two thinking” to today’s inflation rates.
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Investors take comfort in the growing economy but cautiously eye the Federal Reserve.
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Find out how the fed funds rate affects you.
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The Federal Reserve completed its pivot on interest rates last week when it raised the fed funds rate.
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While prices are still high, inflation has broadened. It’s far more than just autos and a few items tied to the reopening of the economy.
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Employment was strong in February, but investors continued to focus on war in Ukraine last week.
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We consider the term “heightened uncertainty” following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
Read MoreMassing troops along the border of Ukraine has created a heightened level of uncertainty for investors.
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Retail sales have jumped, but most investors have focused on the potential Ukraine conflict.
Read MoreAsk yourself these questions annually to help determine whether you are on track for enough retirement money.
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What will the Federal Reserve do in the face of supersized inflation?
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