… Our view on the future slope of the Treasury bond yield curve and how it might impact longer-term interest rates Based on strengthening economic data and inflation reports, we are updating … to 10-year yield curve has been mired in an inverted slope (short-term rates higher than long-term rates) for 18 months, ranking it close to the longest inverted curve in history. Hence, … member FINRA. TAM is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Aegon Ltd., an international life insurance, pension, and asset management company.   Investing Tom Wald Related Articles Fed …

… through dialing up or down the pace of future rate reductions, thus reiterating the longer-term direction of lowering interest rates was expected to remain in place.    Fed still … background as to why the Fed continues to be confident inflation is trending toward their 2% long-term objective.    Powell not going anywhere. On a less economic note, Chair Powell also … member FINRA. TAM is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Aegon Ltd., an international life insurance, pension, and asset management company.  Investing Tom Wald Related Articles Fixed …

… bills, notes, and bonds, as well as numerous other obligations ranging from Social Security to Medicare.   To say the least, a U.S. default, even one lasting no more than a few days, would … recent trading levels, although this of course could change as June 1 nears. Fundamental and long-running differences between the parties remain at the heart of the disagreement.  Hard … member FINRA. TAM is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Aegon N.V., an international life insurance, pension, and asset management company. Investing Tom Wald Related Articles Fed Remains …

… territory for major market indexes Why we believe this correction is likely to be short term in nature and opportunistic for investors A balanced perspective on recent economic data … (S&P 500®) and have come to be known as painful but expected temporary cross currents for long-term investors. So, is that what we are experiencing now? Or is this sell-off emblematic of … member FINRA. TAM is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Aegon Ltd., an international life insurance, pension, and asset management company.   Investing Tom Wald Related Articles Fed …

… crisis is broadening at a time when U.S. economic growth appears to be slowing in the short term. Current tracking by the Atlanta Fed of 1Q 2022 gross domestic product (GDP) growth is … have widened to their highest levels since 4Q 2020. Given what we believe is still a strong long-term economic picture, as well as solid credit fundamentals, these higher spreads off higher … Management, Inc., is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Aegon N.V., an international life insurance, pension, and asset management company. 1801 California Street, Denver, CO 80202, USA. …

… to review this year. Benefits are part of employee compensation packages, so review them carefully so you can enjoy what you’ve earned. Open enrollment season is here, and thanks to … time of year when workers can (and should) review their employee benefits, including health insurance benefits, retirement benefits, and more. You can confirm choices for coverage or make … on track and schedule regular checkups. It’s also possible that neglecting routine medical care in 2020 and 2021 could catch up with you in 2022 and mean higher medical expenses than …

… of inflation likely continuing to mitigate toward the 3% range, moving into CY 2024.    SHORT-TERM INTEREST RATES While the Federal Reserve is now likely at or near the end of its tightening … environment as the year concludes, though we do not see the Fed cutting rates until H2 2024. LONG-TERM INTEREST RATES Markets are now coming to terms with an upcoming “dis-inversion” of the … member FINRA. TAM is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Aegon N.V., an international life insurance, pension, and asset management company. Investing Tom Wald Related Articles Fed Remains …

… stocks at this time    Our belief that the equity markets have likely shifted into a longer-term bull cycle following the full recovery of bear market losses earlier this year Stocks closed … Growth stocks as a group may be out of favor and underperform the overall equity market for a long period of time, for example, while the market favors “value” stocks. Value investing carries … member FINRA. TAM is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Aegon Ltd., an international life insurance, pension, and asset management company.   Investing Tom Wald Related Articles Fed …