by Ashley Agnew | Mar 10, 2023
Investor Considerations: Interest Rates and Money Markets March 10, 2023: Inflation and interest rate movements continue to be the primary focus for investors as they keep a close eye on both the equity and fixed income markets. In fact, the headlines have remained...
by Ashley Agnew | Oct 4, 2022
The Federal Reserve and Market Volatility Written September 30, 2022. By JD Wolfsberg: Background By the end of 2021 the Federal Reserve began to realize that inflation was no longer “transitory” and they were in fact falling behind in curbing price increases. As we...
by Ashley Agnew | Apr 8, 2022
Bonds in a Rising Interest Rate Environment April 8, 2022. By J.D. Wolfsberg: Background Interest rates have been near record lows since the onset of the pandemic when the Federal Reserve introduced unprecedented stimulus to support the economy during a period of...
by Ashley Agnew | Feb 8, 2022
Student Loan Payment Pause Extension February 8, 2022: For those with outstanding student loan obligations, the weight of debt is heavy, even if placed on a backburner slightly due to the option of payment pauses made available by the government. Inflation, Omicron,...
by Centerpoint Advisors | Sep 24, 2020
With interest rates hovering at historic lows, mortgage brokers, lenders, and bankers are busier than ever as real estate owners rush to refinance and first time buyers flood the housing market to take advantage of the long-term cost savings associated with reduced...