Weekly Investment Update: September 20, 2021
Global equity markets declined for the second week in a row, as the S&P 500 (a proxy for large-cap US stocks) lost 0.5% and the MSCI ACWI (a proxy for global stocks) dropped 1.0%. Emerging markets stocks continued to lag developed market peers (the MSCI Emerging Markets index was down 2.2 percent for the week), as concern over the delta variant and increased government regulation in China persists.
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Today’s job market is highly competitive. With more young professionals entering the workforce with Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, expectations for salaries are rising. In many cases, top talent doesn’t choose a company based on the numbers alone. Professionals want both tangible and intangible benefits to make their work/life balance work for them.
Weekly Investment Update: September 13, 2021
Global equity markets retreated last week, as the S&P 500 (a proxy for large-cap US stocks) lost 1.7% and the MSCI ACWI (a proxy for global stocks) dropped 1.2%. Concern about the Covid-19 delta variant and its impact on the economic recovery seemed to be weighing on investors’ minds.
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Charitable giving is one of the greatest pleasures we can experience as we reach financial stability. While many people believe that it isn’t as satisfying as buying a new luxury item, little can compare to changing someone’s life through selfless generosity. When we are younger, we often volunteer to feel this sense of unity (when we don’t have the means to contribute financially). However, as we reach a more secure stage in life, our financial contributions can help us still feel connected to our communities.
Monthly Investment Update: September 2021
We monitor the backdrop for investing in risk assets across three primary pillars: economic conditions, asset prices, and technical considerations such as investor sentiment and price momentum. Since last month, our assessment of the environment for accepting investment did not change.
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Charitable giving is one of the greatest pleasures we can experience as we reach financial stability. While many people believe that it isn’t as satisfying as buying a new luxury item, little can compare to changing someone’s life through selfless generosity. When we are younger, we often volunteer to feel this sense of unity (when we don’t have the means to contribute financially). However, as we reach a more secure stage in life, our financial contributions can help us still feel connected to our communities.
Why A Savings Account Isn’t Enough: Investments Don’t Have to Be High Risk, No Reward
Many of our clients at OneAscent come to us with a dilemma: they’re not sure whether they’re in the right position to start investing. Many are trying to decide how much money to put in low-risk and easy-to-access savings accounts compared to long-term investments to help prepare for the future. As trusted financial advisors, we try to help people individually balance investing and saving.
Weekly Investment Update: August 30, 2021
Global equity markets advanced last week as Jerome Powell, Federal Reserve Chair, indicated that the Fed may begin tapering its monthly bond purchases in 2021 but that investors should not expect interest rate hikes in the near-term. His comments came after the annual Jackson Hole symposium and investors seemed pleased by the message, as the S&P 500 (a proxy for large-cap US stocks) gained 0.9% on Friday.
Weekly Investment Update: August 23, 2021
Equity markets, in general, climbed higher again last week, as both the S&P 500 (a proxy for large-cap US stocks) and MSCI ACWI (a proxy for large-cap global stocks) advanced approximately 0.7% for the week. The relatively happy mood on Wall Street was clouded somewhat by the most recent University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment reading, however.
Weekly Investment Update: August 16, 2021
Equity markets, in general, climbed higher again last week, as both the S&P 500 (a proxy for large-cap US stocks) and MSCI ACWI (a proxy for large-cap global stocks) advanced approximately 0.7% for the week. The relatively happy mood on Wall Street was clouded somewhat by the most recent University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment reading, however.