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2020 Financial Markets Update

Insights

Wealth management articles, analysis, and market commentaries.

February 2024 Market Commentary

February 16, 2024

S&P sets new all-time record high. 4Q23 GDP data stronger than expected, suggesting economy entered 2024 with good momentum. Federal […]

What Increasing Interest Rates Mean for Business

February 13, 2024

In a constantly evolving finance landscape, one factor continually captures the attention of businesses and investors alike: increasing interest rates. […]

2020 Financial Markets Update

Week in Review: February 9, 2024

February 12, 2024

Recap & Commentary Markets ended the week higher, with the S&P 500 setting another record high as it closed above 5,000 […]

The Importance of Personalized Banking in Today’s Financial Landscape

February 9, 2024

The financial landscape is witnessing a significant shift towards personalized banking, moving away from the one-size-fits-all approach of traditional retail […]

2020 Financial Markets Update

Week in Review: February 2, 2024

February 5, 2024

Recap & Commentary Market ended the week higher, propelled by the strong January employment report, as well as a re-reading of […]

2020 Financial Markets Update

Week in Review: January 26, 2024

January 29, 2024

Recap & Commentary Markets ended the week higher, fueled by positive economic data including 4Q GDP that surprised to the […]

2020 Financial Markets Update

Week in Review: January 19, 2024

January 22, 2024

Recap & Commentary Markets ended the week with both the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average closing at new […]

Cyber Security Awareness During Tax Season

January 18, 2024

Cyber security awareness is essential in our day-to-day on-line activities however this time of year, as tax season is about […]

January 2024 Market Commentary

January 17, 2024

Markets enjoyed a strong finish to the year driven by increased optimism that the Fed has completed its current rate […]

2020 Financial Markets Update

Week in Review: January 12, 2024

January 16, 2024

Recap & Commentary Markets ended the week higher as investors digested a spate of inflation data, comments by Fed Speakers […]