brought to you by Philip Blancato, Osaic's Chief Market Strategist ECONOMIC REVIEW1 The ISM Non-Manufacturing (Services) Index declined to 54.0 in March, lagging the consensus expectation of 54.9 but remaining solidly in expansion territory. The decline in March follows an acceleration in February that saw the index expand at the fastest pace in over three […]
brought to you by Philip Blancato, Osaic's Chief Market Strategist ECONOMIC REVIEW1 The conflict in Iran remained the primary market driver last week, with sentiment shaped by comments suggesting the U.S. may reduce its involvement in the region even as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. As the war enters its sixth week, markets continue […]
brought to you by Philip Blancato, Osaic's Chief Market Strategist ECONOMIC REVIEW1 The Iran war remained the primary focus for markets last week as strikes continued and there have been no publicly announced signs from both parties that a resolution is near. As the conflict looks to enter its fifth week, investors continue to assess […]
If you are still using Windows 10, it’s time to take notice: Microsoft ended free security support on October 14, 2025. This means your computer is now significantly more vulnerable to cyber threats. Without regular security updates, new weaknesses in the system aren’t fixed—creating ‘open doors’ for hackers. Why It’s Vulnerable No More Security Patches: […]
brought to you by Philip Blancato, Osaic's Chief Market Strategist ECONOMIC REVIEW1 The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing index for May registered 48.5, falling short of the 49.3 consensus and indicating a third straight month of contraction in the industrial sector. A reading above 50 signals expansion, while a reading below 50 indicates contraction. […]
For Immediate Release Leesburg, VA – Angela Bender, managing partner at AMJ Financial Wealth Management, completed her semiannual training with America’s IRA Experts at Ed Slott and Company, LLC by participating in a workshop that took place October 24-25, 2024. The invite-only workshop, attended by members of Ed Slott’s Master Elite IRA Advisor GroupSM, offered […]