Investment Insights
Data Vacuum
Following the longest recorded government shutdown in U.S. history, markets have ebbed and flowed near all-time highs for the S&P 500. While a historically strong
The benefits of JNBA’s Investment Committee
When it comes to managing finances, one thing that frequently gets overlooked is how many different and competing emotions can factor into the process. Money
Market Indicators in Q4 2025 and Beyond
During the 2025 federal government shutdown, economic data reports were not available. These reports, including U.S. Employment Report, Jobless Claims and U.S. Home Sales, are
What Rate Cuts Mean
At the end of October, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced a 25-basis point (bp) cut to interest rates, following a 25bp cut in September.
Balancing Act
Nine months into the year and the story remains similar to the end of the second quarter (Q2). After a disruptive start to the year,
Analyzing the Fed’s Recent Interest Rate Cut
On September 17, the Federal Reserve announced a 25-basis point (bp) interest rate cut, in-line with market expectations while describing the decision as a “risk
