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Q4 2024 Market Update
Summary, Last Quarter: In its Federal Open Market Committee meeting this September, the Federal Reserve essentially declared the battle against inflation over as it shifted monetary policy from tightening (raising interest rates) to easing (lowering interest rates). The Fed lowered its Federal Funds rate by 0.50%, which was generally expected but a larger decrease than …
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2025 Tax watch: Key policies that could impact you.
Tax policy was a cornerstone of President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign, with promises of significant tax cuts for individuals and businesses. As we enter 2025, a Republican-controlled Congress is preparing to take up Trump’s proposals, but many key decisions remain uncertain. At the center of the conversation is the future of the Tax Cuts and Jobs …