Laura Lingner - Catalyst Performance Methods

02/19/2025

Treasury yields are sending signals about inflation expectations:

The latest movement shows some notable shifts. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed above 4.6%, and key factors driving the change:
- January's inflation came in higher than expected
- Core prices (excluding food and energy) rose 0.4%
- Federal Reserve maintains a cautious stance

As Fed Chair Powell noted, the central bank is carefully balancing between moving too fast or too slow with policy adjustments, highlighting the complexity of today's economic environment.


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U.S. Treasury yields rose on Wednesday after the January consumer inflation report.

02/14/2025

According to the National Retail Federation, U.S. consumers proved this true by spending an estimated $23.9 billion on Valentine’s Day in 2022. People can make the day unforgettable by focusing on what matters most: relationships, memories, kindness, and financial and emotional well-being.

01/02/2025

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2025! What positive goal are you setting for this year?

12/27/2024

🌟 Ever wonder what the world was curious about in 2024? Google's Year in Search just dropped some fascinating insights!

While sports dominated global searches (hello, Copa América and European Championship!), the real gems are in the unexpected trends. Who knew a chocolate muffin from the Olympic Village would become the most searched recipe worldwide? And the New York Times' "Connections" puzzle topped all game-related searches globally!

From movies like "Inside Out 2" to Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us," these searches tell the story of our collective 2024 journey. What did you search for this year? 🔍


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Remember what you searched for in 2024? Google does. Google has released its annual “Year in Search," rounding up 2024's top trending searches.

12/24/2024

Wishing everyone the very best!

11/08/2024

For many business owners, their business is their most important asset. That’s why buy-sell agreements can be vital. It is a critical arrangement that helps to protect the owner, shareholders, and the business itself. A buy-sell agreement helps to ensure the continuity of the business by documenting important issues and concerns in advance so that if an owner dies or becomes disabled — or leaves the business for whatever reason — the business can continue to run smoothly and have the potential to grow.

If you already have a written buy-sell agreement, you’re on the right track. But when was the last time you and your tax and legal advisor team reviewed it? If you don’t keep your buy-sell agreement up to date, it may not be protecting you in the way you originally intended.

Guardian’s Business Resource Center (BRC) can help. Working with your team of legal and tax professionals, Guardian’s Buy-Sell Review Program provides a professional review your existing buy-sell agreement to make sure it’s up to date. The BRC will then make recommendations based on your current business needs and situation — all complimentary to you.

When you elect to use the Buy-Sell Review Program, you will also receive a snapshot view of your business’s current value. You can review your comprehensive, customized report with your legal and tax advisors and assess any recommendations based on your current needs and long-term objectives.

Contact me today to learn how the Buy-Sell Review Program can help you better protect your business — and your loved ones — for years to come.

11/07/2024

The latest Reuters poll of 500 economists reveals an encouraging outlook: global economic growth is expected to maintain a solid 3.1% pace this year, with a projected 3% for 2025.

This marks a significant upgrade from earlier forecasts, primarily driven by unexpected economic resilience.

The U.S. continues demonstrating remarkable strength, outpacing its G10 peers with 2.6% growth this year. Meanwhile, Asia shows broad resilience, with India leading as the fastest-growing major economy.

Japan's recent performance even suggests potential shifts in its long-standing monetary policies. Looking ahead, most economies are anticipated to see lower interest rates, though the U.S. may follow a different path. 🌐


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Global economic growth will maintain its robust pace next year as major central banks implement a series of interest rate cuts against the backdrop of a strong U.S. economy, according to a Reuters poll of around 500 economists.

10/31/2024

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween!

10/25/2024