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The 10-year Treasury yield climbed above 4.90% this week, its highest level since October 2023, while the 30-year moved above 5.3%.

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A powerful Friday market rally left stocks higher last week, extending the market’s early November gains; Powell cautious.
The softening of an otherwise strong labor market coupled with improvements in inflation represent the Goldilocks situation investors have been hoping for.
Stocks ripped higher last week on a dramatic retreat in bond yields triggered by easing inflation and a slowing labor market.
Much of the US market’s YTD gains through the 3rd Quarter of 2023 came from just 10 companies - including the "Magnificent 7."
Here, we'll explore what a credit lock is, how it differs from a credit freeze, and whether or not it's a good idea to accept a free credit lock offer.
Amid a busy week of corporate earnings reports, stocks slumped on cautious earnings guidance, fears of higher interest rates, and growing anxiety over the increasing amount of Treasury bonds and notes coming to market.
We are thrilled to announce that Financial Synergies has earned a spot on Forbes List of America's Top RIAs for 2023! This is an elite group of financial advisory firms across the country, and we are just honored to be a part of it.
From the perspective of investors, it's always important to separate feelings and beliefs around politics and global matters from portfolio decisions.
Rising bond yields and uncertainty over whether this was the close of the Fed’s rate-hike cycle dragged markets lower last week despite solid corporate earnings results.
The Social Security Administration recently announced that benefits for 2024 will increase by 3.2%. This is a noticeable change from the 8.7% increase seen in 2023. It marked one of the largest increases in nearly 40 years.
Stocks ended mixed last week amid the outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East and higher-than-expected inflation data.
[Video] Please join our Chief Investment Officer, Mike Minter, for a discussion and analysis of the 3rd Quarter of 2023.
Our quarterly market review and commentary - 3rd Quarter of 2023, discussing and analyzing the markets and economy in the 3rd Quarter.
Stocks rallied on Friday after a stronger employment report than Wall Street expected. Treasury yields spiked.
In this video we'll be discussing the current environment for bonds and how this all impacts your investment portfolio.
As the 4th quarter of 2023 begins, markets are grappling with rising interest rates and continued economic uncertainty.
Last Week on Wall Street - Rising bond yields and government shutdown fears left stocks in mostly negative territory for the week.
At its September meeting, the Federal Open Markets Committee kept rates unchanged with a target range of 5.25% to 5.50%, in a decision that was widely anticipated by investors.
Planning for retirement can be confusing, complicated, and a lot of times – overwhelming. One great tool that can be used to benefit retirees in the long run are Roth IRAs / Roth 401(k)s.
Rising bond yields and fears of a government shutdown hammered stocks last week, with technology shares bearing the brunt of the retreat.
Receiving Social Security benefits can be crucial for a comfortable retirement, but like almost every other form of income, these benefits are taxed by the government.

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