Part 45: Around the Table – Investing and the Economy
The Nasdaq and S&P 500 posted gains of more than 8% from the beginning of June until Labor Day. The DOW was up nearly 6%. On today’s episode, our financial …
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The Nasdaq and S&P 500 posted gains of more than 8% from the beginning of June until Labor Day. The DOW was up nearly 6%. On today’s episode, our financial …
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More investors are utilizing money market funds as an alternative to bank accounts or CDs. They are currently yielding high rates, but this means there are also higher interest rates …
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The United States government was recently downgraded by Fitch ratings. What does this mean for your stock or bond ratings?
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The economy has been on an upswing. Inflation has come down and hourly wages along with retail sales are up. This all points to a healthy economy. But is it …
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Earning Season: What is it? And what should we look for?
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If you haven’t worked with a financial advisor, how do you choose one?
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With each Fed rate hike, there are economists predicting a recession is just around the corner. However, if there is a recession, it might look different than usual.
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The economy is critical to our everyday lives and our investments. In this segment, our team discusses the markets, inflation and a possibility the U.S. will default on its debt.
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The first quarter of 2023 has now come to an end. Our panel of financial experts will discuss what occurred and what we could see follow in the second quarter.
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Our table of financial experts discuss investing and the economy this week as the Federal Reserve Board meet to discuss what to do about interest rates.
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Two months into the year and the stock markets are still on the positive side of things. Stacy Smith and his analysts discuss the current state of the economy and …
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Stacy Smith and our financial experts are going around the table discussing concerns about a possible recession.
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The overall economic picture is getting closer to what the FED wants to see. However, it’s not necessarily going to be smooth sailing to reach that goal. Our panel of …
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There’s been a lot happening in the economy and that has given some hope that the FED may begin to impose lower rate hikes.
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The efforts to bring inflation under control lead to further fears of a recession.
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In this edition of the Sunday Business Page, Jon Delano speaks with Michael Godwin of Fragasso Financial Advisors about what investors can expect in 2023.
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With just a few days left, we are ready to close out the year. What caused the big drop in December and will 2023 be any better?
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Watch Michael Godwin, Fragasso’s Chief Investment Officer on this week’s Around the Table. “What we have seen in the bond market in 2022 is unprecedented. Bonds are the story of …
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The panel’s dialogue centers around interest rates, inflation and a possible recession. How can these changes impact your portfolio?
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Our panel discusses the latest news in the stock market. “We are definitely not through the woods yet.”
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Was the October surge in the markets a bear market rally? In this episode, the panel discusses this topic and how another rate hike could affect the economy.
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Identified award candidates are based on industry data and nominations received from industry firms and individuals in Pittsburgh. Full list and an overview of the research methodology at fivestartprofessional.com.
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The recent stock market downturn has become a new opportunity for investors to reassess what they are doing with their investments. “Everybody needs guidance,” Robert Fragasso, chairman and CEO of …
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“All recessions are not created equally.” Our panel discusses the current state of the economy and their opinions on a recession.
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Investors had a summer fling with the markets as they went up in July and August. However, in this latest edition of Around the Table, our panel of experts give …
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Stacy Smith and his table of guests discuss upcoming interest rate hikes and the affect this may have on the housing market.
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This week the markets fluctuated as the discussion on interest rates heats up.
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Watch the latest episode featuring Chairman and CEO Bob Fragasso as he discusses the current volatility in the markets.
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The recent weeks brought a lot of news, speculation and even angst. In this segment, we go around the table to discuss the latest with our panel of experts.
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KDKA’s Stacy Smith and his group of experts examine the first half of the year and the loss in stock markets.
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Bob Fragasso, along with other financial panelists, discuss the volatility of the 2022 stock markets.
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Stacy Smith and our financial experts are going around the table discussing concerns and warnings being issued about the current state of the economy.
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Why are the markets showing such a loss? Michael Godwin, Chief Investment Office of Fragasso Financial Advisors, sits down with Stacy Smith to discuss the current market situation.
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Watch the latest episode featuring Chairman and CEO Bob Fragasso as he discusses the current volatility in the markets.
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Stacy Smith and his panel of economic experts discuss the downturn in the markets.
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Robert Fragasso, CEO of Fragasso Financial Advisors in Pittsburgh weighs in on which types of insurance it’s appropriate to consider getting at each stage of life, from college years to …
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PNC is reporting 1Q earnings this week; here’s what financial pros want to know Sinegal, senior investment analyst at Fragasso Financial Advisors, said PNC has “actually been able to extract …
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Today Stacy Smith and our economic experts discuss interest rates and their effects on the housing market, bonds and investors.
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Bob Fragasso and a panel of financial experts discuss the current swings in the markets.
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Stacy Smith and his panel of economic experts discuss investments and the economy.
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Bob Fragasso and a panel of financial experts navigate high inflation and possible spiking interest rates in the latest edition of “Around The Table” moderated by Stacy Smith of KDKA.
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The price of just about everything is going up. Our panel of economic experts go Around The Table with Stacy Smith on high inflation, the housing market, and what you …
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Stacy Smith and his panel of economic experts discuss how January has been rough on the markets, especially the NASDAQ, and whether rate hikes are on the horizon now.
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Analysts discuss with Stacy Smith declining number of stocks, why possible higher interest rates are affecting some companies, and U.S versus European stocks.
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Local economic experts share ways you can stay on top of your finances coming into the new year.
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Will we see a rally or a decline from the DOW to close out this year? A group of experts goes Around the Table with Stacy Smith.
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Stacy Smith and local economy analyst, Robert Fragasso, discuss how the Omicron COVID-19 variant could impact the stock market.
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Spotlight On Banking and Finance from Capital Analytics Associates: Robert Fragasso, Chairman & CEO, Fragasso Financial Advisors, Inc.
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A holiday and a pandemic don’t have to derail your personal finances. Stacy Smith and his panel of economic experts share their tips on the latest episode of “Around The …
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CBSN Pittsburgh Special Presentation: Stacy Smith and local experts go around the table discussing the impact higher interest rates could have on the economy.
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CBSN Pittsburgh Special Presentation: Robert Fragasso Discuss Investing in the Economy on Stacy Smith’s “Around the Table”
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Read more from the Post-Gazette about Fragasso’s part in the consolidation of smaller firms.
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Fragasso’s senior investment analyst, Jim Sinegal, offers possible considerations as to why PNC Bank may hike dividends at the end of Q2 2021 or keep the same.
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For many, the past year means more savings for those still working. Many are looking to do more investing after receiving the third stimulus check this week. Jim Sinegal from …
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Fragasso’s book is now available to anyone considering entrepreneurship and becoming financially independent. Readers will receive over 200 pages of straightforward information, practical considerations, and expert guidance on starting their …
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RIA Robert Fragasso gives ThinkAdvisor some advice on going indie, including a critical lesson he learned in running his firm.
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The Hilltop Economic Development Corporation (HEDC), in collaboration with the Hilltop Alliance and the Brashear Association, has been awarded a one-year $175,000 Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) tax credit award to …