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Global vs. International: What’s the Difference?
With international stock markets comprising about 40 percent of the world’s capitalization as of 2023, a broad range of investment opportunities exist outside the borders of the U.S.1
Market Commentary | October 6th, 2025
Last week’s economic data painted a mixed picture of the U.S. economy.
Assess Life Insurance Needs
How to help determine life insurance needs to provide for your family after you pass away.
Market Commentary | September 29th, 2025
The week began with key sentiment data from the S&P Global Manufacturing and Services Purchasing Managers’ Indices (PMIs). Both readings came in slightly below market expectations and last month’s figures, suggesting some softening in forward-looking sentiment. However, with Manufacturing at 52.0 and Services at 53.9, both remain above the 50 threshold, signaling continued expansion in economic activity rather than contraction.
The Business Cycle
Understanding the economy’s cycles can help put current business conditions in better perspective.
Market Commentary | September 22nd, 2025
FOMC Decision and Inflation Outlook, Retail Sales and Industrial Production, Housing Market Weakness, and more.
Market Commentary | September 15th, 2025
Overall, the data suggests the economy is entering a more balanced phase. Inflation appears to be stabilizing, with price pressures no longer accelerating, while signs of labor market softening are beginning to emerge.
Market Commentary | September 8th, 2025
Last week was pivotal for labor market data, with several key reports shaping investor sentiment. Markets also digested fresh survey data as participants assessed the economic outlook.
9 Facts About Retirement
Regardless of how you approach retirement, there are some things about it that might surprise you.
Market Commentary | September 2nd, 2025
Last week began with a focus on the housing market, where housing starts for July exceeded expectations, reaching 1.428 million new construction starts.