by Keel Point | Mar 6, 2023 | Articles and Videos
With inflation not coming down as quickly as hoped and the global economy holding up better than expected, investors are looking for interest rates to remain higher for longer, resulting in a negative impact in equity markets – the S&P 500 being down 3.2% over the...
by Keel Point | Feb 27, 2023 | Articles and Videos
Stronger than expected inflation and spending data have pushed up U.S. interest rates and interest rate expectations with negative impact on equity markets and a stronger U.S. dollar. The unexpectedly strong increase in core PCE inflation in January – up 4.7% vs 4.6%...
by Keel Point | Feb 21, 2023 | Articles and Videos
Economic data continue to surprise on the upside, first with January’s larger than expected payroll employment gains and then with January retail sales and manufacturing output. So the chances of first quarter GDP growth being positive are improving. Real consumption...
by Keel Point | Feb 15, 2023 | Awards and Press Releases
Huntsville, AL, February 15, 2023 – Keel Point recently received an ESGR Pro Patria Award for their ongoing support to Wealth Advisor and Navy Reservist, Michael Stanley, Jr., MBA, CExP™. ESGR (Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve), a Department of...
by Keel Point | Oct 24, 2022 | Articles and Videos
Stock prices were up this past week even as interest rates also were higher, adding to the conflicting signs of a stronger economy and possibly slowing inflation pressures. This is a good reminder for staying invested as we work through the cyclical “Bear Market”. ...