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As was widely expected, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at its June meeting, navigating a difficult moment with risks to both inflation and economic growth. While a potential tariff-driven price spike is keeping the Fed on hold for now, a closer look at their projections and Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments reveals a clear bias towards cutting rates later this year.
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The real reason mortgage rates are so high (and why they probably won't drop soon)
Mortgage rates have remained stubbornly elevated, hovering around 7% for much of the last three years. Many are understandably hoping for rates to drop, whether to purchase a new home or to refinance an existing mortgage. This analysis will explore the key drivers of mortgage rates and offer our perspective on where they might be ... Read more
"One Big Beautiful Bill": Tax cuts, deficit impact and investor outlook
A significant budget deal, officially titled the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, recently passed the House of Representatives. Investors are already trying to game out how the budget could impact the economy, interest rates and stocks. Here are our views on how this budget could impact your investments.
Got a concentrated stock holding? How to diversify in a tax-smart way
A common problem we see among members is how to handle a single stock that has become too large within their portfolio. It is a good problem to have, but presents a real challenge. Here are some general principles for approaching this, applicable whether the stock is from your employer or simply a long-held investment that has appreciated.
The 2025 tariff shock: Inflation peak, economic risks and Fed's next move
Recent warnings from major retailers, like Walmart, suggest that price increases related to newly implemented or proposed tariffs are on the horizon. This raises critical questions for consumers and investors: How high could inflation go? How long might these effects last? And what does this all mean for your money?
Is the U.S. dollar losing its power? What it means for investors
The U.S. dollar has declined in value since President Donald Trump announced his tariff plans in early April. Could this threaten the dollar's long-held position as the world's dominant currency? For individual investors living and working in the U.S., what does this mean, and should you be worried?
What is Stagflation? Explaining the economic threat and tariff impact
With tariffs threatening to both pushing prices higher and weaken economic growth, some are warning that a period of stagflation could be upon us. So what is stagflation? Why could tariffs cause it? And what really is the risk to you?