The Retirement Report
How is the Market Impacting Your Retirement?
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Fed Rate Cut with Strong Words
The Federal Reserve delivered a widely expected 0.25% rate cut — but Chair Jerome Powell’s sharp warning that a December move is “not even close” left…
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Markets Climb on Strong Corporate Earnings | Social Security COLA Announced at 2.8%
Stocks extended their rally last week as investors weighed persistent inflation, a fresh 2.8% Social Security COLA announcement, and expectations for another Federal Reserve rate cut.…
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Market Rally Continues Amid Mixed Signals
Markets pushed higher last week despite troubling headlines—from regional bank concerns to a deepening government shutdown. With corporate earnings impressing and interest rates in flux, investors…
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Tariff Threat Pressures Markets?
Tariff threats on China sent markets tumbling last week, with major indexes falling sharply amid rising inflation concerns and government shutdown uncertainty. As third-quarter corporate earnings…
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Are Markets Overvalued?
Is the market overvalued at a forward P/E of 24, or can AI-driven productivity, lower interest rates, and strong consumer spending keep stocks climbing despite a…
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Economy and Markets: Where From Here?
Stocks couldn’t maintain momentum last week despite hovering near all-time highs, raising the critical question: where do markets go from here? With the Fed citing employment…
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Retirement Outlook: Fed Rate Cuts & Inflation
Discover how the latest Federal Reserve rate cuts, shifting inflation forecasts, and rising corporate profits are reshaping retirement planning in 2025. Explore what retirees need to…
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Fed Rate Cut Expectations and AI Boost Drive September Market Gains
AI breakthroughs and the Fed’s anticipated rate cut have powered U.S. markets higher, with tech leader Oracle—and Larry Ellison’s milestone—stealing the spotlight. Explore the latest stock…
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Stocks Drop Despite Strong Profits – Shutdown Resolution
August Jobs Report The August jobs report showed the U.S. economy added a dismal 22,000 jobs—a disappointing number that signals a cooling labor market. The unemployment…
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