Commentary, Briefs, & Webinars
We are committed to communication and regularly produce commentary, webinars, and other content that adds value. Each client relationship introduces unique circumstances, challenges, and opportunities, and through the sharing of our perspectives, we aim to enhance collaboration and identify planning solutions.
Review and Outlook
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"The past month brought a suite of positive inflation releases. Inflation was expected to have improved in the month of June, and releases met or exceeded expectations. Falling energy prices during what proved to be a temporary lull in Iran hostilities were the main driver, but there were some interesting details as well; in particular, CPI inflation saw an unexpected drop in rental costs, and wireless phone services were one of the larger detractors..."
"The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Iran on June 17th may leave a lot of questions unsettled, and in the weeks since it has mostly held although tensions in the Middle East remain high and periodic flare-ups have occurred. But it provides the basis for a more stable ceasefire, and for negotiations toward a lasting peace..."
"May was a volatile month for Treasuries, with the 10Yr peaking at 4.68% and the 30Yr hitting its highest level since 2007, at 5.30%, before receding by month-end. Yields soared globally after a Japanese wholesale inflation report came in significantly hotter than expected, +2.3% on the month vs. +0.8%, on surging oil and commodity prices. Japan is the largest foreign holder of U.S. Treasuries, and the prospect of potential higher domestic yields changed the breakeven for holding overseas bonds, pressuring sovereign yields worldwide. .."
Quarterly Perspectives
Q2
"Human nature often drives us to project forward what has most recently occurred, a phenomenon known as recency bias. Placing too much emphasis on the immediate past can distort our perception of the future. Behavioral finance tendencies of this nature are pervasive, and the last several years offer a good example..."
Q4
"Psychological barriers often present financial planning challenges and managing one’s emotions can be a key ingredient in achieving long-term success. This dynamic typically considers factors such as accepting risk as an inherent element of return and in finding a balance that makes your personal asset allocation strategy effective..."
Q3
"Noteworthy years in the stock market tend to be associated with specific events or themes. For veteran investors, 1987 invokes memories of “Black Monday,” while 1999 to 2001 will be forever linked with the “dot com” boom and bust. While not quite as dramatic as those periods, this has been the year of artificial intelligence (“AI”), a technology that has surged into the public consciousness and rippled through the economy..."
Financial Planning Briefs
These briefs highlight real-world situations we regularly work through with wealth management clients. By sharing these insights, we hope to create awareness and encourage positive action.
Financial Planning
Wealth Management Webinars
Access our informative financial planning webinar series. Our wealth management team values client communication and sharing topical expertise about what matters to you.
"In this webinar, Kelly McKernan, SVP and Wealth Manager, looks at the ever-growing need for women to address a myriad of potential financial planning issues in the event of loss of a spouse or later in life divorce. She offers insights on issues that may arise and discusses how one might navigate such transitions..."
"This webinar discusses updates to the law and how those changes may affect your retirement planning options and opportunities. Our team provides insight for you and your financial planning needs."
"Appleton Partners continued our financial planning webinar series with a two-part event focusing on Senior Care Decision-Making and how to approach planning for such life stage needs."