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Mastering Finances with a Certified Investment/Financial Advisor

International College of Financial Planning

How Investment Advisors Play a Significant Role in Managing Finances? The field of investment advisory presents a world of opportunities for individuals passionate about finance and investments. Their primary objective is to help clients make informed investment decisions, manage risks, and achieve financial objectives.

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Happy Holidays

Bell Investment Advisors

Not to be left out, the bond market rose by 9% from its October low. Why did financial markets deliver such favorable results in December? government bonds to a 8.6% Financial markets brought especially nice gifts to the owners of U.S. job market eases while remaining strong. monthly return.

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The Economy vs. Interest Rates

Bell Investment Advisors

With a seemingly unstoppable labor market and an economy that’s defied recession expectations, why have most financial markets declined since July? government is used to discount future cash flows, the expectation of higher rates drags down the price of stocks and bonds. Since the latest yield paid by the U.S.

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Weekly Market Insight – October 3, 2022

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

During the previous week, the Bank of England (BOE) raised interest rates, and its prime minister announced unfunded tax cuts that the markets interpreted as inflationary. government bonds. Global bond and currency markets have been volatile recently due to global central bankers raising interest rates to combat inflation.

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Weekly Market Insight – November 7, 2022

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC. Hawkish comments by Fed Chair Jerome Powell, following the announcement of another 75 basis points interest rate hike last week, cast a pall over financial markets, sending yields higher and stocks lower. a Registered Investment Advisor.

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Weekly Market Insights – February 6, 2023

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

Another Rate Hike The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 0.25%, signaling to the financial markets that it would likely hike rates by another 25 basis points at its next meeting in late March. Treasury Notes are guaranteed by the federal government as to the timely payment of principal and interest.

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Weekly Market Insight – September 26, 2022

Cornerstone Financial Advisory

The MSCI EAFE index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, declined 3.05%. Last week’s meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) proved unsettling for the financial markets. Treasury Notes are guaranteed by the federal government as to the timely payment of principal and interest.