"As the war with Iran continued, oil prices rose from $69 per barrel to more than $100 by quarter-end, contributing to a steady rise in interest rates. It was one of the largest..."
October 16, 2026
Find out more"The deterioration in prospects for peace in the war with Iran has turned what markets initially
viewed as a transitory energy-price shock into something more persistent. Since the start of
the third quarter, Brent crude has..."
October 15, 2026
Find out more"As we begin the 3rd quarter, energy prices have been falling and the economy is growing slowly. Memory-related stocks have..."
July 17, 2026
Find out more"The conflict between the U.S. and Iran created an “on again, and off again” environment of confusion. At some point, declaring that a deal has..."
July 16, 2026
Find out moreInterest rates increased slightly during the quarter with the 2-year maturity and the 5-
year maturity Treasury movements being the most pronounced. Bond indices posted
mixed returns for...
April 22, 2026
Find out moreInterest rates rose over the course of the first quarter of 2026. At the margin, some of the moves may be attributed to stubbornly persistent inflation. Labor market metrics have been...
April 21, 2026
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January 13, 2026
Find out morePATRICK LARSON Q4 Review - The Fed Eases
January 12, 2026
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The 3rd quarter was very good for many investors. Interest rates declined, the Fed lowered the fed funds rate by 25 basis points, the NASDAQ advanced 11% and the S&P 500 increased 7%.
October 15, 2025
Find out moreThe federal agencies have recently released several pieces of guidance that are of interest to employers who sponsor group health plans and dependent care assistance programs (DCAPs). The following describes these recent updates in more detail.
October 7, 2026
Learn MoreEmployers that provide prescription drug coverage must disclose to plan participants (including COBRA participants) who are eligible for Medicare Part D whether the prescription drug coverage provided under the group health plan is creditable or non-creditable. Employers should send the notices by October 15.
October 5, 2026
Learn MoreWe are proud to celebrate two members of our 2026 summer internship program who have been selected as recipients of The Council Foundation's CIAB Scholarship.
July 31, 2026
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