Federal Reserve
Written by: Catherine Buck, CFP® The Federal Funds Rate is the interest rate banks charge other institutions for lending overnight and is set by the Federal Reserve (Fed). It is one of the primary monetary policy tools the Fed uses to maintain their dual mandates of promoting maximum employment and price stability.…
As the first quarter comes to an end, our investment team recaps what we’ve seen year-to-date and what economic factors may have the biggest impact on the markets for the remainder of the year. Topics include: 1st Quarter Recap Economic Overview The Fed & Fixed Income Outlook Market Outlook & Expectations Watch the recording below…
Written by: Paolo LaPietra, CFP® Last week was another step in the right direction for the fight against inflation with December’s CPI coming in at 6.5%. This would make the sixth consecutive month of declining inflation, down from 7.1% in November. Inflation has been a dark cloud hovering over the stock market, bond market, and…
The BFG Investment Team will share our market and economic outlook as we enter the fourth quarter with elevated inflation levels, continued interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve, and the upcoming release of Q3 earnings data. Join Steve, Ryan, and Paolo as they discuss these important topics.
What a summer we enjoyed and here we are with foliage showing brilliant colors before the leaves start to fall, no pun intended. Before we know it, Thanksgiving will be here, and then the holiday season. Have you had your fill of pumpkin spice this and that yet? This is supposed to be our quarterly…
Written by: Paolo LaPietra, CFP® Whether you have been listening to the news or talking with friends and family, inflation has found it’s way into the conversation. It makes sense, inflation affects so many aspects of our lives. While stopping at the gas pump, shopping in the grocery store, or in the market for a…
Q2 2024 Market and Economic Update
As the second quarter comes to an end, our investment team recaps what we’ve seen year-to-date and what economic factors may have the biggest impact on the markets for the remainder of the year. Topics include: First Half Market Recap Economic Overview Finding Balance in Today’s Market Watch the recording below and download the Q2 2024…