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U.S. Markets and Economy Resilient Amid Uncertainty
The U.S. economy and financial markets successfully weathered uncertainty throughout the first half of 2025, once again continuing to brush off economic, policy and political issues.
Learn MoreA Closer Look: U.S. Federal Reserve and Interest Rate Policy
The U.S. Federal Reserve left short-term interest rates unchanged at its monetary policy meeting on July 29-30.
Learn MoreEconomic & Market Perspective: August 2025
During the first half of 2025, financial markets experienced periods of volatility, but ultimately moved upward from lows in early April to set new all-time highs entering August.
Learn MoreA Closer Look: U.S. Credit Rating Downgrade
On Friday, May 16, after the market close, the ratings firm Moody’s downgraded its credit rating of the United States by a single notch, from Aaa to Aa1.
Learn MoreWhy the U.S. Leads the Way in Asset Allocation Strategies
While recent volatility in the U.S. financial markets has captured the spotlight, leading investors to potentially look elsewhere we believe that the U.S. still offers the deepest capital markets and the best investment opportunities in the world.
Learn MoreEconomic & Market Perspective: April 2025
As the first quarter of 2025 ended, the U.S. economy and financial markets were showing signs of strain following a robust 2024.
Learn MoreStaying the Course Amid Tariff-Induced Market Volatility
After much discussion throughout the first few months of 2025, the White House announced a comprehensive tariff plan in early April that alarmed investors and led to a swift market decline.
Learn MoreSeeking Relief from High Inflation
Recent government data show that inflation remains well above the U.S. Federal Reserve’s 2.0% target level, with little sign of coming down soon.
Learn MoreEconomic & Market Perspective: January 2025
With 2025 kicking into gear, it’s worth highlighting some areas of the U.S. economy and financial markets from 2024 to see what investors might be keeping an eye on in the months ahead.
Learn MoreEconomic & Market Perspective: October 2024
Through the first nine months of 2024, the economy proved resilient as inflation moderated and consumers continued to spend, while the financial markets kept setting record highs.
Learn MoreEconomic & Market Perspective: June 2024
Through the first five months of 2024, U.S. economic data remained relatively strong. During this period, U.S. stocks continued to rise, driven by growth and technology sectors.
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Economic & Market Perspective Webinar (April 2024)
Economy Remains Resilient Despite Sticky Inflation
Learn MoreEconomic & Market Perspective: Webinar (Midyear Outlook 2023)
Inflation Cools, but Is Still Persistent
Learn MoreEconomic & Market Perspective Webinar (April 2023)
Inflation is Easing, but Still Affecting the Economy
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MoA Clear Passage Target-Date Funds Named Top Performers
MoA Clear Passage target-date funds were highlighted recently in an article by Bankrate.com about the best target-date funds for retirement investors.
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