Financial Advisor: Eddie Farhat

10/04/2022

I’m happy to say that I’m now a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management! Unfortunately, that means I can no longer use this page. If you liked the market updates, I will be posting timely market information on my LinkedIn page. For those of you who have questions, feel free to call me at (904)837-6976.

07/02/2022

Inflation remains front and center for consumers and policymakers, but financial markets may be looking a step ahead: at a potential economic slowdown or recession looming. While the probability of a recessionary period is rising, perhaps the silver lining here is that in our view we don't yet see the scope for a deep or prolonged downturn ahead.

A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

06/25/2022

With just a few days away from the end of June, the halfway mark, markets have experienced one of their worst first six months of a year in recent history. Concerns around inflation, central bank tightening and the impact on these two factors on growth have made for a challenging backdrop. Our latest Weekly Market Wrap provides perspective on how the economy, equity markets and fixed income markets are shaping up at the mid-year point, and what could be in store for the second half of the year.

A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

06/18/2022

High inflation has prompted the Federal Reserve to accelerate its pace of rate hikes, increasing the headwinds to the economic outlook. Markets continue to exhibit elevated volatility in response, with the stock market seeing additional pressure last week. Our latest Weekly Market Wrap provides perspective on what's changed for the economy and how investors can position to navigate this volatility.

A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

06/11/2022

This week's CPI inflation reading will be a key driver of markets. While core inflation may be moderating, we are carefully watching headline inflation, which continues to remain hotter due to higher food and energy prices. This will likely keep the Federal Reserve on track for a 50 basis point rate hike at next week's Fed meeting, but we see scope for the Fed to move at a more gradual pace in the back half of the year.

A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

06/04/2022

Interested in learning more about last week's market and what this week could hold? Take a look at this update.

05/28/2022

For a review of last week's market and guidance for the week ahead, take a look at this report.

A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

05/23/2022

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05/21/2022

Check out our weekly market update for news on last week's market and guidance for the week ahead.

A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

05/14/2022

In this update, we review last week's market performance and take a look at what the week ahead could hold.

A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

05/13/2022

Take a look at the latest rates, and let me know if you have any questions!

Our latest rates for certificates of deposit (CDs), bonds and other investments and loans.