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Money with Murphy – Market Volatility
Our 2022 theme of downshifting, or slowing of growth, is certainly coming to fruition less than a month into the new year. Watch the latest Money with Murphy for some insight into what we are watching and what to keep in mind when making in
Read MoreMoney with Murphy – Looking Back at 2021
Despite the challenges of the year, the S&P 500 proved yet again that bull markets climb a wall of worry. As I look back at 2021, I am also looking forward to what the new year brings. Wishing you and yours all the best this holiday season
Read MoreMarkets in a Minute: Climate Change
Climate action is front and center for both the Biden administration and many of the world’s largest companies. Read my latest Markets in a Minute for a look at the opportunities and obstacles in the race
Read MoreMarkets in a Minute: Quantitative Easing
The Fed has entered one of the most-difficult phases of its pandemic response as it begins to dial back stimulus measures even before the full effects of its policies are felt and amid new risks. Read my latest Markets in a Minute for a loo
Read MoreMoney with Murphy – Housing
There is a big discrepancy between different measures of house prices. Watch this short video to learn more about the indices that track these measures and what’s going on in the housing market.
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Markets in a Minute: Supply Chain
The pandemic has been blamed for disrupting the global supply chain and stoking inflationary pressures. But other issues have contributed to our supply-chain woes. Read about the reasons for supply chain disruptions and where we go...
Read MoreCryptocurrencies
Is it wise to invest in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies? The question has been hotly debated across kitchen tables, institutional boardrooms, and even among financial advisors and their clients. As might be expected, there are...
Read MoreMarkets in a Minute: Debt Ceiling
As many of us know, regularly spending more than you earn is an easy way to jeopardize your financial health by amassing too much debt. So, it can be hard to watch the national debt grow at a rate that those who spend prudently might...
Read MoreHow the pandemic, economic trends and the lessons of history are shaping monetary policy.
In a last-minute move, the Federal Reserve shifted its closely watched Jackson Hole symposium last week from in person to online. The change underscored how much the pandemic continues to present a challenge to public health and...
Read MoreLet's Talk Labor Market & the Fed
Money with Murphy: Labor Market & the Fed A flurry of data on the labor market has people wondering what impact it will have on Federal Reserve policy. Tune into the latest edition of Money with Murphy for more on the topic.
Read MoreInvesting During and After Election Years
With all the news surrounding the 2020 election we have been getting a lot of questions about how elections affect investment markets. Capital group has done an immense amount of research on the subject and published a great piece...
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