Japan’s factory activity shrinks at slower pace, PMI shows

TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s factory activity shrank at a slower pace in December as declines in production and new orders eased, a private-sector survey showed on Monday, edging closer to stabilisation after recent falls. The final au Jibun Bank Japan manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rose to 49.6 in December, indicating the softest contraction in … Read more

How CFO turnover may impact company strategy in 2025

Good morning. CFO turnover continued to increase this year. CFO poaching, planned retirements, or promotions to other C-suite roles are among some of the catalysts. However, as companies ramp up for more activity in 2025, CFO turnover could become an obstacle for M&A and succession planning. Chief executives, the strategic partners to CFOs, see more … Read more

Target Outcome TIPS ETFs: EDU #2402

January 10, 2024 Jim and Chris sit down to continue to their discussion on some defined outcome treasury inflation protected securities (TIPS) ETFs. Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:02:21 — 28.5MB) Subscribe: Check out the background of firms and investment professionals on SEC’s Adviser Info Page. Jim Saulnier and Associates | 970-530-0556 … Read more

Here’s what to do with your retirement savings in a market sell-off

The stock market hates surprising economic news. The latest evidence: Stocks plummeted on Wednesday after Fed officials signaled that they expect to cut interest rates only two times next year — down from the four projected in September. The news triggered a sell-off that ended in a 3% drop in the S&P 500 (^GSPC) and … Read more

The Indicator from Planet Money : NPR

sunnychicka/Getty Images sunnychicka/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption sunnychicka/Getty Images sunnychicka/Getty Images sunnychicka/Getty Images 2024 is over (phew!). We had weird consumer sentiment vibes, Bitcoin went to the moon, and the economy might have achieved a soft landing. And that’s just a few 2024 indicators! As we enter 2025, what indicators should we keep an … Read more

December 24, 2024 (earn up to 5.00% APY)

Money market accounts (MMAs) can be a great place to store your cash if you’re looking for a relatively high interest rate along with liquidity and flexibility. Unlike traditional savings accounts, MMAs typically offer better returns, and they may also provide check-writing privileges and debit card access. This makes these accounts ideal for holding long-term … Read more

Money market account rates today, December 23, 2024 (earn up to 5.00% APY)

A money market account (MMA) can be an attractive option for savers who want a safe place to store their funds. MMAs often come with higher interest rates than regular savings accounts, allowing your money to grow more quickly. Plus, they typically include features like check-writing privileges and debit cards, which make it easy to … Read more