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Weekly Talking Points for Financial Advisors (8/28/23)

Read the highlights of this week's commentary from Helios: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered remarks at the annual Jackson Hole Economic...

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

Let's talk about productivity! Productivity Jumps in the Second Quarter

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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

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Weekly Talking Points for Financial Advisors (7/31/23)

Read the highlights of this week's commentary from Helios: The US economy unexpectedly accelerated in the second quarter. GDP expanded at a 2.4%...

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