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Market Trends
Federal Reserve Officials Hike Interest Rate by 75 BPS
Sep 21, 2022
For the fifth time in 2022, the FOMC has raised the fed funds rate by 75 bps. Economic indicators have pointed to modest growth in spending and production.
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Market Trends
Consumer Price Index Update
Sep 14, 2022
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) released August numbers, and the overall index percentage is still among the highest reported since the 1980's.
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The Economy & Strategies
Strategies to Manage the Volatility of the Market: Part 1
Aug 18, 2022
Downturns in the market are normal, but most are short lived. With the S&P 500 Index as a metric, there have been 14 bear markets since 1945. While they don’t occur frequently, a bear market is definitely a normal part of being a long-term investor.
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Wealth & Assets
Federal Reserve Officials Increase Interest Rate for Fourth Time in 2022
Jul 27, 2022
The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee (FOMC) released their decision earlier today and raised the federal funds rate by 75 bps to a range of 2.25-2.50%. Commentary from the news release reported a strong emphasis on elevated inflation due to continued supply and demand disruptions, higher energy prices and broader price pressures.
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The Economy & Strategies
Viewpoint | A Stephens Inc. Economic and Financial Commentary - July 1, 2022
Jul 1, 2022
This issue of Viewpoint focuses not only on inflation but also on U.S. economic changes in recent months and the magnitude of the problems endemic to the U.S. Economy.
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Stephens Spotlights
Q&A | Kevin Scanlon, Executive Vice President and Head of Private Wealth Management
May 16, 2022
Kevin Scanlon, Executive Vice President and Head of Private Wealth Management at Stephens, shares his perspective on how our Financial Consultants work with clients for long-term success.
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Stephens Spotlights
My Stephens Story: Amy Knight, Senior Vice President
Mar 17, 2022
Amy Knight, SVP, Financial Consultant in Stephens Private Client Group shares about a career change that brought her to work for Stephens.
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The Economy & Strategies
Viewpoint | A Stephens Inc. Economic and Financial Commentary - January 3, 2022
Jan 1, 2022
Americans have been living under the Covid -19 cloud now for almost two years. Every aspect of our lives has been touched by Covid, including individual health, business strength and the vigor of the U.S. economy.
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The Economy & Strategies
Viewpoint | A Stephens Inc. Economic and Financial Commentary - July 2021
Jul 1, 2021
Independence Day celebrations will wind down shortly, but many officials in Washington, D.C. want to continue the party. They propose massive displays of pyrotechnics, never seen in the United States except in wartime. Washington’s fireworks, of course, are in the form of huge budget-busting government spending.
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Wealth & Assets
Stephens Q&A with Adam Crow, JD, LLM
Apr 20, 2021
Adam Crow recently joined Stephens as Managing Director of the Wealth Planning and Strategy Group, an extension of the Private Client Group division dedicated to highly sophisticated and complex financial planning. He has more than 15 years of legal and financial planning experience addressing the unique opportunities and issues raised by significant wealth. Here Adam answers a few essential questions for us about his new role, and his rare skill set.
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