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On the Margin provides periodic stock market updates and investment insights and opportunities

June 03, 2024May 2024 Recap | On The Margin

While April marked the first month of predominantly negative global asset class returns in 2024, markets rallied broadly in May. Dovish commentary from Federal Reserve officials, weaker-than-expected labor market data, and lower-than-expected inflation data helped drive markets higher over the course of the month.

“April showers bring May flowers” is a proverb we often hear during the early part of spring. April provided investors with an experience akin to an unpleasantly rainy spring month as global markets moved broadly lower.

April 01, 2024March 2024 Recap | On The Margin

The first quarter of 2024 was a reminder of one of the most powerful drivers of equity markets: momentum. Throughout the quarter, a narrow leadership of the Magnificent Seven stocks broadened out to other areas of the S&P 500 Index, and even small cap stocks showed signs of optimism.

Economic Resource Center Articles

In this section we provide insights from our team of professionals on various economic and market hot topics and trends.

May 08, 2024China’s Continued Lack of Transparency

Headlines are showing pessimism toward the Chinese economy due to a lack of transparency and distrust of state-issued data, which is an issue for investors.

Now that the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic has passed, manyconsumers have been taking advantage of the return to live entertainment, causingticket prices to skyrocket. “Funflation” and “revenge spending” are terms thathave emerged to explain this phenomenon, which is being propelled by Gen Z.

In response to lackluster real estate and retail numbers and a rising debt-to-GDP ratio, China has shifted attention to other sectors to help boost their economy. However, demographic trends have sparked a need for more support, whether that comes in the form of the Silver Economy Plan or otherwise.

Small Business Employment Index

The monthly CBIZ Small Business Employment Index (SBEI) tracks hiring trends among thousands of companies across the U.S. with 300 or fewer employees, including trends by industry and region.

May 06, 2024The CBIZ Small Business Employment Index Reported Strong Hiring Growth in May

Anna Rathbun, CFA, Chief Investment Officer, CBIZ, Inc., discusses the May reading of the CBIZ Small Business Employment Index and what the data means for small businesses as the economy shows strength.

Anna Rathbun, CFA, Chief Investment Officer, CBIZ, Inc., discusses the April reading of the CBIZ Small Business Employment Index and what the data means for small businesses as the economy shows strength.

Anna Rathbun, CFA, Chief Investment Officer, CBIZ, Inc., discusses the March reading of the CBIZ Small Business Employment Index and what the data means for small businesses as the economy shows strength.

Economic Resource Center Webinars

Our on-demand webinar center allows you to watch updates from our investment team on the latest economic and market trends and hot topics.

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February 22, 2024Supply Chain Management in the Brave New World

Join CBIZ for a conversation about the changing landscape of the global supply chain, best practices in supply chain management for your business and how to win in this new economic context.

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January 23, 2024Conversations: More Than Meets the Eye – A Closer Look at the Global Economy

In this webinar, Anna Rathbun will explore the strengths and weaknesses of the global economy that are not often discussed in the media and shed light on whether or not a soft landing may be a reality in 2024.

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October 13, 2023The U.S. Dollar — Dominant or Declining

There are rumors of the U.S. dollar’s demise. Are they true? The fears around the U.S. dollar drives discussions about policy, politics, and economic relationships worldwide. In this webinar, we will explore how the U.S. dollar came to be the reserve currency around the globe, the current threats to its dominance, and how the currency war may play out in a world that is becoming increasingly divided.

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