The Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: March 21–25, 2022

At a glance In the markets, we’re seeing a recurrent storyline play out, with stock markets performing well globally and increases in the cryptocurrency and commodities markets. On the other hand, bonds struggled under the weight of investors’ inflation and interest rate worries. Government and investment-grade bonds are now down 6% and 9% respectively for…

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The Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: Mar 7 – 11, 2022

At a glance Markets declined last week amid continued conflict in Ukraine and investors’ concerns about its widespread impact on the global community. Equity, fixed income, commodities and crypto markets were all down last week, a sign of the volatility that still lies ahead. February’s inflation report, which was released last week, showed that headline…

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Aligning Incentives to Drive ESG Strategies and Satisfy Investors

At a glance Are you ready to build your social balance sheet? Contact our team for a free consultation. The full story: Boards are aware and increasingly prioritizing the important role environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues play in their company because of their longer-term impact on the bottom line. It’s not another trendy fad that…

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The Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: Feb 28 – Mar 4, 2022

At a glance: Related resources: Disclosures Investment advisory services are offered by Aprio Wealth Management, LLC, a Securities and Exchange Commission Registered Investment Advisor.  Opinions expressed are as of the current date (March 8th, 2022) and subject to change without notice. Aprio Wealth Management, LLC shall not be responsible for any trading decisions, damages, or…

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The Pulse on the Economy and Capital Markets: Feb 21 – 25, 2022

At a glance: The invasion of Ukraine has resulted in another unstable week for the stock market. Investors hope the Federal Reserve will react slower to inflation. Businesses are keeping up with M&A trends to address supply chain challenges. Consumer sentiments over inflation differ from their spending habits. Markets were down globally with international, and…

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5 ESG Investment Benefits for Management

At a glance Are you ready to build your social balance sheet? Contact our team for a free consultation. The full story: Environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing prioritizes companies with durable profit growth because those companies have built sustainable relationships with their customers, employees and communities. Essentially, they have de-risked their business through strong governance,…

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COVID Debt Relief – Bankruptcy and Weighing Your Options

At a glance Schedule a consultation with an Aprio advisor for help navigating COVID-related debt. The full story: In a recent article inspired by our co-hosted webinar with Graham Stieglitz of Burr & Forman, we discussed the four initial solutions businesses can pursue to resolve pandemic debt. But in some cases, those preliminary steps may not be enough.…

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