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Individuals living in non-elderly households, whether with and without children, now are more likely to be poorer, at least by this measure. #wealth

China’s efforts to kick-start a property sector revival are poised to have a substantial, positive  impact on international stock markets.#China

It looks now as if ESG is becoming something much worse, because it appears to have been hi-jacked by social and environmental activists. #ESG

The urgency of climate action cannot be overstated, and the global community must act decisively. #investing #ESG #climate

Federal Reserve will lose the confidence of the public and financial markets and have disastrous economic effects, if it continues raising rates. #markets

AI weaving its way into various domains, its potential impact on the insurance industry is not just noteworthy, but it's set to redefine.#AI #insurance

Lithuania is the best-positioned country in its region to overcome the economic fallout from the war in Ukraine. #economy

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds are an inevitability, which will send the price of the cryptocurrency soaring. #bitcoin #crypto #ETF

Media reports cite research that suggests that inflows have dropped by hundreds of billions of dollars over the last year. #alts

AGF’s Wyeth Wright explains the attributes he looks for in a P&C insurer. #investing #insurance #markets #storms

Lithuania needs to harness the enormous power of international investment to boost its economic opportunities in an increasingly globalised world #markets

With a growing number of economists forecasting a stronger U.S. economy next year on the back of strengthened retail sales.

Oil prices are likely to become volatile amid the fallout from the alleged killing of Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin in a plane crash. #oil #Russia

All investors need some exposure to it – but there’s much more than just this one California-based mega tech company. #AI #strategy

The hype surrounding chipmaker Nvidia’s earnings is dangerous, but all investors should consider Artificial Intelligence AI exposure. #AI

The U.S. Treasury yield curve has begun to steepen, and I don’t think that’s good news. #treasury #US #markets

AGF’s Angela Rhoden talks consumer resilience and what it means for equity investors. #resilience #equity #investors

China at risk of missing its own already modest 5% target for 2023. China stocks, meanwhile, fell flat, with MSCI China ending July up only 4.7%. #markets

Downgrades, Deficits, Debt & Demographics: Implications of the Never-Ending Drama and Trajectory of U.S. Finances. #finance #drama

Inflation in most major economies is likely to fall faster than many expect, and interest rates will drop accordingly within the next 12 months. #inflation

Their rally is a new technology product cycle which has been driven by the latest iteration of artificial intelligence. #AI #stocks #markets

Where do you get your investment ideas from? A whopping 21% of investors aged 18-34 get stock tips and market forecasts from Instagram. #investors

Met with a collective yawn by the public and politicians alike. Its latest proposal to support efficient markets, however, has been making waves. #SEC

Bitcoin, previously known for its wild price swings, is now trading sideways which is both a blessing and a curse for investors. #bitcoin #crypto

when beginning a discussion about charitable giving, there are a few common missteps you’ll want to avoid. #charity #advisors

Today comes news that both producer and consumer prices are now falling in the world’s second largest economy. #China #economy #markets

A bit weary of recent optimism as sticky components might be hard to bring down and a second wave of inflation could be coming. #inflation

China grapples with a serious deflation threat, investors worldwide must prepare for the fallout and adjust their strategies accordingly. #China #investors

All the headlines just turned bearish, China Trade, Oil lower on China weakness, Gold tries to be a safe-haven, Bitcoin unfazed

Since China re-opened, growth in international economies has been estimated to be better than growth in the U.S. #markets

Certain CRE sectors, such as multifamily and industrial, are experiencing a slowdown, but continue to exhibit relatively stable fundamentals. #CRE

Clear that a broader swath of wealthy clients could benefit from a family office approach, what does this look like in practice? #advisor #family #wealth

Founder of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organizations said this summer he’s investing in three key areas. #invest

This steady tightening of monetary policy has led to an increase in borrowing costs for issuers and has resulted in limited municipal supply. #bonds

2023 consumer behavior tracker for the consumer products and retail industries. #consumers #trends #research

Are you looking to differentiate yourself from your competitors and create a brand that can endure the ever-changing advisor space? #advisor

China’s raft of new measures to bolster its economy strengthens the case for global investors’ continued attraction to the country. #China

Through our collective efforts and commitment to sustainable practices, we are actively shaping a brighter and more sustainable future

Bitcoin could help mitigate the climate change emergency that we’re seeing as swathes of the northern hemisphere experience extreme heatwaves

The S&P 500 has rallied more than 17% year to date, driven by just a handful of stocks reaching record high valuations. #stocks #markets

Made a great decision, one that can provide you the ability to run your wealth management practice the way that you feel is most beneficial. #advisors

A Bitcoin ETF will generate significant mainstream attention and media coverage which will drive up demand and prices in the crypto market.

Here's a look at the responsible investment stories to watch when these sin stocks report next week. #stocks #investing #markets

These stocks will determine the market’s performance for the rest of this year and into 2024. #market #Tesla #stocks

Soft landing, with the world’s largest economy avoiding a recession as the latest inflation data comes in cooler than expected. #markets #economy

It's shaping up to be quite a relaxed end to the week, in which we've seen stellar gains on the back of some very encouraging inflation data 

Future Proof 2023 is just around the corner, and it’s the one event you don’t want to miss this year. #event #FutureProof

Here are three additional reasons why advisors should consider offering cash management solutions to their clients. #advisors #clients #cash

The US Federal Reserve won’t be swayed and will raise interest rates this month despite inflation coming in cooler than expected. #rates #Fed

While investing in alternatives is still more complex than traditional investments, the process is becoming simpler and more straightforward. #advisors