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Central Bank Expected Not to Make Interest Rate Move

The Federal Reserve enters this week’s policy meeting facing a complex macro backdrop shaped by persistent geopolitical risk and uneven inflation dynamics. With the Middle East conflict now extending into its second month, policymakers are confronting heightened uncertainty around both inflation and growth, reinforcing expectations that the Fed will maintain its current policy stance in the near term.

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Declining Quarterly Results in Ameriprise Advisor Departures

Ameriprise Financial’s latest quarterly results underscore the ongoing tension between organic growth strategies and industry-wide competitive pressures, particularly around advisor retention and recruiting.

Ameriprise Wealth and Advice Asset Inflows Decline Amid Advisor Attrition

Ameriprise Financial saw total client net asset inflows in its wealth and advice division decline year over year in 2026 and said it expects advisor attrition to continue into the second and third quarters.

“Sleep Like a Baby” Portfolio is Delivering One of Its Strongest Years on Record

Bank of America’s so-called “sleep like a baby” portfolio—constructed for resilience rather than headline performance—is delivering one of its strongest years on record.