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Millennials Emerging In The Investment Landscape

Wed, 14 April 2021  |  demographics investing 

A much broader range of Americans are investing and engaging in U.S. financial markets, with Millennials, as well as households with the smallest amount to invest, growing in influence from year-end 2017 through June 30, 2020, according to a new quantitative study released by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.

This study, the first-of-its kind and scale – Broadridge Insights on U.S. Investors<... Read More

Global Consumer Confidence Hits Record High

Wed, 14 April 2021  |  consumers global 

Global consumer confidence soared to record heights in the first quarter of 2021, according to The Conference Board® Global Consumer Confidence Survey, as vaccination campaigns broadened, travel restrictions loosened, and governments and central banks continued to provide economic stimulus.

The survey found that overall global consumer confidence shot up from 98 in the fourth quarter of 2020 to 108 in the first quarter of 2021. That figure exceeded the reading of 106 registered in pre-pandemic 2020 Q1 (a figure above 100 is considered positive) and is the h... Read More

Bullish Sentiment Hits Pre-Pandemic Levels

Tue, 13 April 2021  |  investing pandemic 

E*TRADE Financial Holdings, LLC today announced results from the most recent wave of StreetWise, the E*TRADE quarterly tracking study of experienced investors. Results indicate investor views across the market and the economy improved:

“Despite investor unease as interest rates shot higher over the last quarter, optimism grew as the market hit new all-time highs, vaccines increased, stimulus measures continued, and earnings estimates are high,” said Mike Loewengart, Managing Director of Investment Strategy at E*TRADE Financial. “But while the market is running hot, invest... Read More

US Mortgage Delinquency Rates Fall For Fifth Consecutive Month

Tue, 13 April 2021  |  economy housing 

For the month of January, 5.6% of all mortgages in the U.S. were in some stage of delinquency (30 days or more past due, including those in foreclosure), representing a 2.1-percentage point increase in the overall delinquency rates compared to January 2020. Nationally, the overall delinquency has been declining month to month since August 2020.

• Early-Stage Delinquencies (30 to 59 days past due): 1.3%, down from 1.7% in January 2020.
• Adverse Delinquency (60 to 89 days past due): 0.5%, down from 0.6% in January 2020.
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Americans Taking Cautious Approach to Investing During COVID-19

Tue, 13 April 2021  |  pandemic investing 

Although the economy is showing signs of rebounding from challenges brought on by the pandemic, many Americans are still worried about market volatility and prefer to take a cautious approach to investing. According to the 2021 Q1 Quarterly Market Perceptions Study from Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America nearly three-quarters (74%) of Americans believe markets will continue to be very volatile in 2021, up slightly from 72% in Q4 2020. As a result, nearly half (48%) of respondents said they want to stay neutral and not take action in the market – compared to 43% in Q4 2020 and... Read More

The Future Of Work In 2021

Mon, 12 April 2021  |  workplace employment 

New research from Qualtrics finds that workforce productivity is up, employees feel more connected to each other than before the pandemic, and future workplace trends are being driven by younger generations. For consumers, improved experiences like telehealth appointments, outdoor seating at restaurants, curbside pick-up, and virtual fitness classes, are not only preferred but will be the expectation in the new normal.

This study, which examined the experiences and feelings of more than 4,000 workers around the world, illustrates that work preferences are continually shifting an... Read More


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