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Weekly Talking Points for Financial Advisors (9/8/23)

Read the highlights of this week's commentary from Helios: China announced a ban on iPhones in government agencies on Wednesday, leading to a greater...

The Most Important Thing Today (9/5/23)

Let's talk about jobs! Unemployment Rate Climbs to 3.8% Due to Increased Labor Participation

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Weekly Talking Points for Financial Advisors (9/4/23)

Read the highlights of this week's commentary from Helios: The latest U.S. jobs data indicated a controlled cooling of the labor market with solid...

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The Most Important Thing Today (8/23/23)

Let's talk about housing! US Housing Affordability Plummets to 40-Year Low Amid Surging Mortgage Rates and Inventory Crunch

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Weekly Talking Points for Financial Advisors (8/21/23)

Read the highlights of this week's commentary from Helios: With the recent surge in the 30-year fixed mortgage rate above 7%, affordability has...

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The Most Important Thing Today (8/16/23)

Let's talk about inflation! On a Monthly Basis, Core Inflation Core Remains Subdued for the Second Month in a Row

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Weekly Talking Points for Financial Advisors (8/14/23)

Read the highlights of this week's commentary from Helios: In July, the consumer price index (CPI) rose 3.2% year-over-year (vs. 3.0% prior) and core...

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Weekly Talking Points for Financial Advisors (8/7/23)

Read the highlights of this week's commentary from Helios: Nonfarm payrolls increased by 187K in July, lower than the consensus estimate of 200K, and...

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The Most Important Thing Today (8/2/23)

Let's talk about growth! Second Quarter GDP Surges Past Expectations