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The Type of Bear Market Matters
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As we enter into a bear market for the first time in over 10 years at the hands of the COVID-19 outbreak, many investors are wondering what lies ahead.
Market Outlooks
6 Ways To Support Your Clients During Periods Of Market Volatility
In times of market volatility, investors need the ability to turn to a real person and ask the most human question: “What should I do?” This presents a valuable opportunity for you to fulfill the essential role of counselor, offering unified advice and insight to help your clients manage their emotions and their wealth on the path to achieving
financial wellness.
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How to Stay Productive and Engaged When Working Remotely
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Many companies around the world have recently rolled out mandatory work-from-home policies amid the spread of COVID-19. This may be a new experience for you and your team – and for your clients – who may feel increasingly anxious and concerned.
Here are some tips to help you stay productive and engaged as you navigate your
business remotely.
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[Webinar Replay] Behavioral Finance in Bear Markets
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Behavioral Finance in Bear Markets
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
Economic Indicators Suggest President Trump's Reelection
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In testimony on Capitol Hill this week, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell repeatedly praised the strength of the U.S. economy across multiple indicators. He pointed to an historically-low unemployment rate, rising wages, and continual, moderate overall growth. Powell has a notably turbulent relationship with President Donald Trump, but his assessment should have been music to the ears of top White House and Trump campaign officials (even if the president could not help live-Tweeting his criticism of Powell’s testimony). The economy, after all, is historically perhaps the most reliable presidential election indicator.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
The End of the Caucus?
So that didn’t go as planned. While politicos inside the Beltway and across the country were expecting to get our first real results in the Democratic presidential primary last night, problems with tallying the vote in Iowa have caused a significant delay in reporting the results. In a story posted yesterday, The Associated Press reported Iowa Democratic Party officials had promised that “an early issue with a mobile app designed to report results” would “not hinder the Iowa caucus process.”
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
Do Endorsements Matter? No … and Yes
Last year, we looked at how accurate polls going into the Iowa Caucus have been at predicting the eventual outcome of that state’s first-in-the-nation election. The conclusion, way back then, was that surveys conducted a few months out from voting have not historically been very good at telling us who was going to win.