Posts by Simeon Wallis
Webinar: What does the Silicon Valley Bank collapse mean for markets and for you?
Both Silicon Valley Bank and New York Signature Bank are now under the control of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). In the wake of the collapse, small regional lenders are struggling, the bond market is fluctuating wildly, and pressure is on the Federal Reserve to pause interest rate hikes. Aprio Chief Investment Officer, Simeon…
Read MoreThe Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: February 13─17, 2023
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Read MoreESG and Fashion: A Complicated Relationship
At a glance Are you ready to start your ESG journey? Contact our team for a complimentary consultation. The full story: There is an underlying human element to environmental, social and governance (ESG) that receives little attention but can help bridge the gap between each of the three components. When you breakdown each component, at…
Read More6 Healthcare Insights From Q4 2022 and What They Mean for You
With the global economy battling a large inflationary wave, the healthcare industry has faced its own challenges of wage inflation and increased operating costs. Yet more recent data provides silver linings: the healthcare jobs market appears to be improving, which may subdue the inflationary pressures healthcare providers have experienced. Despite rising costs, the demand for…
Read More6 Dentistry Insights From Q4 2022 and What They Mean for You
With the global economy battling a large inflationary wave, the dental industry has faced its own challenges of wage inflation and increased operating costs. However, more recent economic data provides silver linings: the dental jobs market appears to be improving, which may subdue the inflationary pressures providers have experienced. Despite rising costs, the demand for…
Read MoreCreate Value in Your Company with an ESG Lifestyle Change
At a glance Are you ready to start your ESG journey? Contact our team for a complimentary consultation. The full story: ESG has gone through an impressive transformation. Many viewed it as a buzzword, however, today it is considered an essential business strategy. Businesses of all sizes are actively adopting environmental, social and governance (ESG)…
Read More6 Manufacturing Insights from Q4 2022 and What They Mean for You
As the US heads into an economic slowdown, overall manufacturing conditions are weakening as ISM indices are showing a reduction in new orders and backlogs. However, a slowdown in the economy has relieved many of the inflationary pressures that manufacturers have been experiencing as input prices have dropped considerably from their three-year highs. Further, truckload…
Read MoreThe Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: September 12─ 16, 2022
At a glance: Many experts expected the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to decline due to weakening gas prices — but to their surprise, the report showed a positive number, which signifies that inflation is increasing. Excluding food and energy, inflation increased 0.6% last month, or about 7% annualized. This trend has investors worried that the…
Read MoreActivist Investors Who are Shaking Up Public Markets
At a glance Are you ready to build your social balance sheet? Contact our team for a free consultation. The full story: A “new” breed of investors are using a tried-and-true formula to make waves in the public market. Say hello to the ESG activist investor. Their sustainability-focused approach puts environmental, social and governance (ESG)…
Read MoreThe Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: September 5 – 9, 2022
At a glance: The price of oil declined last week as markets and stocks receive a much-needed rebound after a tough August. Investors brace for the Federal Reserve to increase rates by three-quarters of a percent in their upcoming meeting. Bonds most sensitive to higher rates — specifically government and investment grade — sold off.…
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