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As Global Investors Shift Away from Treasuries, Here’s What You Should Know

Dominating the headlines, a notable shift has emerged in global financial markets: foreign investors are reducing their holdings of U.S. Treasury securities and increasing their purchases of gold. This trend has significant implications for individual investors and underscores the importance of strategic financial planning. 

In this quick blog post, our team breaks down what this might mean for you, including strategies to help preserve your financial well-being. 

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A “Hot” Jobs Market: What Lies Beneath the Headlines

Over the past year, media reports have described the labor market with adjectives like “hot,” “booming,” and “roaring.” These terms seem to suggest an image of a thriving job market, but the data paints a much more nuanced picture. Beneath these catchy headlines, the labor market reveals some slowing trends and weaker fundamentals that can easily go unnoticed by the casual observer. Here, we unpack the recent employment data, wage growth trends, and market response to better understand the current economic landscape.

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Lessons from Synapse Bank’s Bankruptcy: How to Safeguard Your Savings

The recent bankruptcy of Synapse Bank has sent shockwaves through the financial world, leaving thousands of Americans scrambling after seeing their savings vanish overnight. The fallout serves as a wake-up call for all of us to evaluate the safety of our financial plans. While it’s easy to assume our money is secure, events like these highlight the need for proactive measures to protect our savings from unforeseen risks.

In this blog post, we’ll break down the key lessons from the Synapse bankruptcy and provide actionable tips to help you safeguard your financial future.

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Shadow Banking and the Troubling Story of First & Peoples Bank

The financial sector is buzzing with discussions on shadow banking, with top regulators warning about its potential risks to global stability. Shadow banking, or non-bank lending, is not a new concept, but its rapid growth and increased ties to traditional banks have regulators concerned about its impact on the financial ecosystem. Recent statements from financial watchdogs, including Klass Knot of the Financial Stability Board (FSB) and Elizabeth McCaul of the European Central Bank, stress the vulnerabilities shadow banking presents, particularly in light of rising non-performing loans and deteriorating asset quality among smaller financial institutions like First & Peoples Bank.

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