1 | Week In Review It Looks Like A Recession In 2023.For the first time, the S&P 500 and the Barclay’s Aggregate Bond Index were down for three successive quarters. The Fed is still focused on halting inflation, which likely means more rate hikes. Is fixed income...

1 | Week In Review Fed Projections Aren't A Soft LandingWhile the markets anticipated another 75 basis point hike in the Fed Funds rate, some analysts were surprised to hear the Fed revise its projections for a rougher 2023. Can both GDP and unemployment rise in 2023?...

1 | Week In Review FEDEX's Huge Earnings Miss May Be A Sign Many analysts consider FEDEX an economic bellwether, so when the company reported a massive earnings miss, the markets noticed. Is FEDEX demonstrating a future problem - or are earnings already off? Annex...

1 | Week In Review Markets End Down Streak - Now, Analysts WaitUS Markets ended a multiple-week stretch of down weeks, retracing some of losses experienced earlier this year. Analysts now will wait for Tuesday’s CPI numbers: have we seen peak inflation? Annex Wealth...

1 | Week In Review Powell Seeks Lower Inflation, Even If It Causes RecessionFed Chairman Powell’s comments at Jackson Hole sent the markets lower, as he reasserted that the Fed will seek to lower inflation, even if a recession occurs. Annex Wealth Management’s Dave...

1 | Week In Review Markets Slow As Energy Creeps HigherMixed earnings, accompanied by creeping energy and mortgage rate increases, reflect an economy that appears uncertain. Will the Fed’s meeting in Jackson Hole next week provide clarity? Annex Wealth Management’s...

Featured Register for the Summer Patio Party! Click here to learn more → 1 | Week In Review Inflation May Have Peaked. CPI and PPI numbers show that inflation is still hot year over year, but may have reached its peak. Markets seem to think so – both small caps and...

1 | Week In Review Jobs Report Casts Doubt On Recession Declarations Friday’s jobs report showed the labor market returning to pre-pandemic levels. That surprising headline, in addition to a July full of rebounds, seems to show an economy not in recession. With...

1 | Week In Review GDP Down, Employment Low: Is This A Recession? As many expected, GDP was negative for a second consecutive quarter. But with strong employment figures and slightly upbeat earnings, are we truly in a recession? Annex Wealth Management’s Dave Spano...

FeaturedAn Interview Exclusive: Dave Spano, CFP® + Gale KlappaGale Klappa (Executive Chairman & Office of the Chair - WEC Energy Group, Director - Associated Banc-Corp and Badger Meter Inc.) sits down with Annex Wealth Management’s President & CEO, Dave Spano...