In this short series, the Investment Committee at Oakworth Capital Bank explored what might happen if, and when, interest rates rise. The first section focused on the bond market. The second analyzed what it could mean…
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2021’s most inescapable cocktail party conversation may not actually be around a virus and its mutations, at least in some circles. Instead, this year’s winner may be our very own Central Bank’s decisions in regards to…
“We expect rates to move upwards over the next couple years” may be one of the most often repeated comments I hear every day in the financial media, and sitting right next to a tv with…
What are the effects of rising interest rates on equity markets? It sounds like such a simple question. When looked at in isolation, most would conclude that rising rates would hold back stock prices. Just consider…
Through dumb luck and sheer happenstance some 30 years ago, I found myself working at a buy-side, bond trading desk in Baltimore. To say I didn’t really know what I was doing would be an…
Written By: Mac Frasier Director of Planning, Advisory Services As shocking as this maybe I would not consider myself to be someone who is up to date with the latest happenings in pop culture. However,…
David McGrath Associate Managing Director, Wealth Management With the month of August now in the books, the stock market continues to defy expectations. The S&P 500 showed a return in August of 7.01%, the best…
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Treasury, IRS and Labor announce plan to implement Coronavirus-related paid leave for workers and tax credits for small and midsize businesses
Source: The US Department of Labor, March 24, 2020 WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday the U.S. Treasury Department, Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of Labor announced that small and midsize employers can begin taking…
What are my options? Employee stock options can be a great way to build long term wealth and participate in the growth of a company. However, when it comes time to utilize those options there can…
In response to a rumor about his death, Mark Twain was supposed to have said: “Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.” In fact, the actual quote was: “The report of my death was an…