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Inflation and jobs are finally cooling! The weak jobs report showed not just immediate weakness, but major revisions to previous reports showing weaker growth. Our experts discuss the nuance of recent jobs data.

GDP readings look strong and many are raising their expectations for the year. Recessions are lagging events - you don't know until you're in one. Our experts discuss this phenomenon and how markets react.

Everything feels expensive including the stock market. It's a bit more nuanced than that as certain companies are propping up the indexes. Our experts discuss the haves and have nots on the markets today.

Headline jobs data looks strong, but there are warning signs as different data sources are starting to conflict. Our experts dive into the best way to understand this key data.

Interest rates haven't only climbed, we've seen the power of unions spike in the past few years. With major unions seeking material increases in wages, is this sustainable?

Corporate earnings season is coming up, but with expected earnings growth slowing - what could that mean for the markets?

The economy is strong, but is it? Payroll data remains stubornly strong - usually something celebrated, but high inflation flips that norm on it's head. Our experts look deeper into the data and how reliable it is.

Jerome Powell spoke in Jackson Hole last week and gave a signal that another rate hike is coming - how did the markets react? Do we still need it? Our experts discuss.

Who are buying stocks? How are market makers focusing their investing this summer? Higher interest rates and an oddly resilient economy are causing some unique reactions by the markets. Our experts discuss.

Markets are having a strong summer pushing against the notion to go away in May and come back in October. So how are people positioning themselves now?

In a historical moment, US Government debt was downgraded by Fitch. Our experts discuss what this means for our economy and the markets.

With inflation slowing what are the drivers behind this and which are impacted by higher interest rates. Our experts discuss if interest rates will continue to go up.

As summer pushes on we are seeing signs of waning inflation - the experts discuss what is next for the economy and policy makers.

The markets are running hot with strong earnings from the big banks - should we feel some level of relief? Our experts discuss.

The job market remains hot - but where? Our experts look at how the labor market continues to evolve and who is hiring now plus what that means for the true health of the economy.

Markets have remained strong through the year, but what is pushing them higher? Our experts dive behind the numbers and what is pushing this rally.

Equities and even bonds have appreciated, but when preparing for retirement what's the best way to generate cash to live on?

Summer heat is on the way and the markets remain hot. Bonds and equities are diverging. How should one view the markets? Our experts discuss.

The labor market is strong, but how long can it last? With slowing new job openings coupled with increasing layoffs, how will the labor market impact our markets and pocketbook.

SVB, First Republic - two banks grabbing headlines with their collapse and financial issues. Many people are asking is the banking industry sound and what should we prepare for ahead.

Everyone expects the US to hit it's debt ceiling in early June, how firm is that forecast and what happens when we do. Will our Congress try to avoid breaching it?

Our economic indicators are becoming more mixed - how should we interept these confusing economic singals?

This Federal Reserve is focused on containing inflation and not protecting the markets. With each interest rate rise it makes borrowing more expensive impacting day to day Americans. Our experts explore how this touches the economy.

The first quarter comes to a close and our experts review what happened plus what comes ahead. Earnings season will heat up in the next few weeks and it may move markets.

While not formal investment advice, our teams dive into how markets and planning are changing during these inflationary times.