Joe Mraz

With all eyes on Georgia as the election heats up, here's the million-dollar question: Should the election season make us rethink our investment strategies, or is it just a lot of noise? Check out my latest blog post for my take on it! https://www.raymondjamesconnect.com/aYpRWK

Last year's GDP growth and the S&P 500's January gains are reasons for optimism. But as we watch and wait for the Fed's rate cuts, it's safe to be prepared for potentially volatile conditions. Read more in our market recap.

Record highs for S&P 500 spotlight January market activity www.raymondjames.com

Today I had the incredible opportunity to hear from Jon Willis, a Vice President of the Atlanta Federal Reserve, discuss their outlook and projections for not only the national economy but the southeast and Georgia. Thank you to my friends at XPX for hosting the event.

Owing to progress on inflation, we start 2024 with much more optimism than 12 months prior. Here's our recap of the December market and a look at what investors can expect in the year ahead.

Investor optimism set the tone for a strong finish to 2023 www.raymondjames.com

The markets responded with enthusiasm to lowering inflation and the potential end of the Fed's rate hikes, nearing or exceeding many headline indices' year-to-date highs. Read more in our November market recap.

Equities rebound in November, ending a three-month slide www.raymondjames.com

The Santa Claus Rally: Market Myth or Holiday Miracle https://www.raymondjamesconnect.com/aWyiph

Even amid a volatile month, the strength of seven high-flying tech stocks has hidden how challenging the market has been for everyone else. Read more in the October market recap.

Markets haunted by looming uncertainty and volatility www.raymondjames.com