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Reducing Equities in Asset Allocation Targets
The Argent Allocation Strategy Committee recently decided to move to a slightly underweight position for equities in asset allocation targets. The decision considered the attractiveness of other asset classes relative to equities, mixed economic data, restrictive...
The Morning View: June 2, 2023
From our colleagues at our sister company, Argent Trust: https://player.vimeo.com/video/832645685?h=51a4c51742&badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479 In this morning’s data, the economy added 339,000 jobs in May, again more than expected and the...
The Morning View: May 26, 2023
From our colleagues at our sister company, Argent Trust: https://player.vimeo.com/video/830576244?h=cda3003224&badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479 Announced this morning, Personal Income grew 0.4% in April, as expected. Personal Spending grew...
Trust Provisions Addressing Substance Use Require Flexibility
BY: TIMOTHY BARRETT, J.D.Trust Counsel, Argent Trust Parents fearing substance abuse by their beneficiaries can include instructions aimed at deterring addictive behavior and blocking the potential misuse of funds. Originally published on Kiplinger.com May 23,...
Kiplinger.com: Trust Provisions Addressing Substance Use Require Flexibility
Market Perspectives- May 2023
Expectations Reset • The FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) raised rates, potentially for the last time, to a Fed Funds range of 5-5.25%, the highest since September 2007. • Inflation levels are falling, with April’s Headline CPI dropping to 4.9% from the June...
Enough to Make You Sick: How to Better Manage Stress Around Money Worries
We all know that thinking about financial situations can often be incredibly stressful. But did you know it can actually make us sick? According to one survey, nearly half of women have lost sleep over money worries and many believe the strain has impacted their...
The Morning View: May 10, 2023
From our colleagues at our sister company, Argent Trust: https://player.vimeo.com/video/825503060?h=9bee839c79&badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479 Announced this morning, the Consumer Price Index increased 0.4% in April, as expected and higher...
Market Update -May 2023
A Month At-A-Glance Global equities rose in April amid regional banking stress and worsening leading economic indicators. Despite the worries, the economy remains resilient and has yet to contract. Investors waited for the Fed’s early May rate decision—widely believed...
The Morning View: May 5, 2023
From our colleagues at our sister company, Argent Trust: https://player.vimeo.com/video/824121095?h=da1f847826&badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479 Announced this morning, the economy added 253,000 jobs in April, much higher than...