
Is the economy at risk of a recession?
November 30, 2023
The Federal Reserve is focused on fighting inflation with ongoing policy moves intended to slow consumer demand. Does this put the economy at risk of a recession?
Source: U.S. Bank Asset Management Group, November 24, 2023. The proprietary U.S. Bank Global Economic Health Check analyzes more than 1,000 data points across 22 major economies representing 80% of total global wealth to reflect our view of the strength of economic growth worldwide.
The holiday shopping season is underway, with Black Friday e-commerce in the U.S. increasing 7.5% over last year to a record $9.8 billion. However, inflation, interest rates and fears of an economic downturn are headwinds for shoppers.
Interest rates and inflationary pressures remain the dominant factors shaping capital market dynamics today. Learn what this may mean for investors as 2023 draws to a close.
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November 24, 2023
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November 30, 2023
The Federal Reserve is focused on fighting inflation with ongoing policy moves intended to slow consumer demand. Does this put the economy at risk of a recession?
November 29, 2023
What should investors consider when seeking emerging market exposure to the world’s second-largest economy?
November 29, 2023
Existing home sales are on pace in 2023 for the worst year since 1993.
November 22, 2023
Tech stocks are up this year – outperforming the broader S&P 500 by a wide margin. What does this mean for investors?
November 22, 2023
Do stock market gains in November signal the emergence of a bullish trend or is it simply a case of more volatility following three months of declines?
November 21, 2023
What does an inverted yield curve say about the economy’s prospects for a recession?
November 20, 2023
What opportunities does today’s volatile commodities market offer investors?
November 17, 2023
Congress and the White House agreed to stopgap legislation that funds federal government operations into the early part of 2024, but the threat of another shutdown may surface again.
November 15, 2023
While the pace of rising inflation is slowing, persistently higher prices continue to weigh on consumers and policymakers alike.
November 13, 2023
What do the latest corporate earnings reveal about the direction of the economy and markets in 2024?
November 10, 2023
With interest rates staying higher for longer, learn what the ripple effect across capital markets may mean for investors.
November 8, 2023
A fresh look at managing cash and investments in today’s higher interest rate environment can help support your pursuit of the goals that matter most to you.
November 8, 2023
In a delicate balancing act with a Federal Reserve intent on slowing the economy to fight inflation, steady consumer spending has helped avoid a recession. But does record household debt threaten to tip the scales?
November 7, 2023
With the Federal Reserve maintaining higher interest rates for longer to get inflation under control, what opportunities does this create for bond investors?
November 3, 2023
Set against the backdrop of persistent inflation, the strong job market has drawn the attention of the Federal Reserve as it calibrates monetary policy to help curb inflation.
November 3, 2023
With the Federal Reserve maintaining higher interest rates and no longer providing liquidity to the bond market, investors should prepare for change as the Fed continues its fight to lower inflation.
November 1, 2023
The Federal Reserve skipped raising interest rates for the second meeting in a row but left the door open to future rate hikes if needed to help curb inflation.
October 19, 2023
Consider these tactical asset allocation strategies to help enhance investment returns and manage overall portfolio risk.
October 18, 2023
Persistent inflation, elevated interest rates and uncertainty over the pace of earnings growth remain headwinds to advancing equity prices.
October 13, 2023
Explore how capital markets have fared so far under the Biden administration and learn what to expect in the runup to next year’s election.
October 11, 2023
Taking measure of global currency trends as you position your investment portfolio.
October 3, 2023
The IPO market is gaining momentum again following a virtually dormant 2022.
August 30, 2023
Persistent inflation and rising interest rates affect your ability to meet your financial goals. Consider these strategies to help mitigate risk and boost potential returns.
July 21, 2023
As the most significant military conflict in Europe since World War II drags on, the Russia-Ukraine war continues to impact global markets in significant ways.
11.29.23 | Fox Business | Video
U.S. Bank Asset Management Group CIO Eric Freedman joined Fox Business’ “Mornings with Maria” to discuss the Federal Reserve, Wednesday’s GDP report and the federal deficit.
11.27.23 | Reuters | Article
“Markets are taking a breather to digest these gains we’ve seen in November,” said Tom Hainlin, national investment strategist at U.S. Bank Wealth Management in Minneapolis. “We’re at the higher end of a trading range we’ve been in for some time.”
11.20.23 | CNBC | Article
Tom Hainlin, senior investment strategist at U.S. Bank Wealth Management, spoke with CNBC about recently released “cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation data,” which raised hope that the Federal Reserve may stop raising interest rates.