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The good news is that if you take immediate action, you are not too late to start planning your impact assessment. #SEC #advisors

While we cannot predict the future, we should recognize that market movements and waves of volatility often echo previous patterns. #patterns #markets

US futures lifted sharply as headline CPI came in lower than expected, at 5% on an annual basis, compared to 6% in February. #markets

US CPI data is likely to show on Wednesday that inflation has peaked and the Federal Reserve must stop interest rate hikes from next month.

Investors should brace for significant volatility in global markets this quarter. #investors #markets

Small banks have now experienced about $250 billion in deposit flight while big banks have experienced about $400 billion in the last six months. #banks

feeling experienced by many individuals in today’s society on various aspects of life and is especially prevalent in the financial community. #FOMO

We are entering a new era of tech-led innovation, including quantum technologies. So, how will your business get there? #technology

Here is an insightful overview of the current and future state of rentals in the United States. #housing #rent #market

The 25bps (basis point) hike in March shows the Fed is prioritizing the use of monetary policy tools to fight inflation. #markets #inflation

Global investors are desperate for signs that China’s Xi and France’s Macron can secure better business ties between China and the EU. #markets

Through every life-stage and during specific events, he or she can help you define your goals and stick to your plan. #advisors #help

In the words of The Economist, India is getting an eye-wateringly big transport upgrade. #India #transportation

UK high-street banks that are imposing limits and restrictions on their customers who are investing in cryptocurrency have been slammed. #crypto #UK

Surging oil prices are likely to mean higher interest rates for longer as the price rally adds to inflationary pressures. #oil #interest #inflation

FedNow may accelerate the ability of depositors to remove money from banks accounts and reroute it to higher yield alternatives. #banking #Fed

President Joe Biden’s push for regulators to tighten the rules for banks is “well-intentioned but badly focused. #banks #finance

We find ourselves in, we must consider that a truer form of a recession has not occurred since the Great Recession ended in the summer of 2009. #markets

The break-up of Alibaba, the Chinese mega-conglomerate, heralds the start of a wave of enormous opportunities in China for global investors. #China

G4 central bank interventions causing a further increase in central bank balance sheets could be beneficial for gold. #banks #gold

The US dollar’s dominance is in decline as Russia and Saudi Arabia eye the Chinese yuan for oil trades. #currency #investment

A growing number of retail investors is also trading them, lured by the opportunity to gain big returns in a small window of time. #investors #strategy

Many index-based ETFs can offer meaningful degrees of active management, as measured by active share. #ETF #investing

Heightening volatility in major stock markets around the world, triggered by concerns of the global banking system, will be used by investors.

How do you then ensure success? Well, you raise the odds of succeeding by considering the following success factors. #success #views #advisors

We will explore some interesting parallels between 2008 and 2023 in the next couple of paragraphs. #markets #banks

Rolling three-month relative performance of these two sectors was near or above the upper bound level at which future returns begin to wane. #markets

Older and younger investors have some striking differences when it comes to their portfolios. #investors #stocks #funds

There are fears of runs on other banks as other lenders could find themselves in trouble after rises in interest rates left some major losses.

The banking crisis that spooked investors and sent shockwaves around the world could ultimately be beneficial for global financial markets.

UBS will acquire Credit Suisse for $3.23 billion in state-backed rescue. #banking #investing #investors

The recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank shines a light on the need for more reporting and transparency from large pensions and endowments. #view #retire

There is an inappropriate disparity between the outlook for slower growth and the compensation investors are receiving for taking on credit risk. #income

The stark warning from deVere Group’s Nigel Green comes as US CPI data published yesterday reveals that core inflation rose in February. #Fed

It’s possible the situation could envelop markets even more broadly depending on how it unfolds from here. #banks #failure #markets

Credit Suisse’s problems revealed today stem from issues the company discussed last June in a profit warning. #money #banking

The Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank collapses are a springboard event for Bitcoin as investors around the world look for safe havens. #crypto

From the start, the stock market checked several boxes this year which presented greater technical possibilities for a bullish outcome in 2023. #markets

A sea of red has descended on indices as banking stocks continue to be sideswiped in the wake of SVB’s collapse. #markets #investing

Amongst other issues, there remain fears about contagion and there are real concerns that startups may be unable to pay their bills. 

Over the past week, there have been additional increases in restrictions between the US and China that are worth noting for investors. #US #China

There was some respite for US investors yesterday as markets took a moment to digest losses from earlier in the week. #investing

Why do women—even highly successful ones—tend to shy away from long-term financial planning and investing? #women #investing

March 8 is an important opportunity for companies to celebrate women’s achievements and talents. #women #DEI #inclusion

There are significant potential inflows to the China/Hong Kong market when long-only investors start to close the gap of their underweight.

Investors shouldn’t dismiss the Fed’s signals about future rate hikes, but they must consider other investment metrics too, like margin

Since the 1950’s, every time the unemployment rate had a sustained increase above its 12-month moving average, a recession has occurred.

With the US's work on a potential digital dollar accelerating, the case for Bitcoin becomes significantly stronger. #crypto #dollar

Diversification didn’t just fail in 2022. Diversification has been broken ever since the Global Financial Crisis 15 years ago. #strategy #investments

US stocks rallied as optimism grew for the end of the Fed’s rate hiking campaign. #stocks #investing #investor