While economic data is often volatile as economies turn—and some of the data suggest the economy is still slowing—the balance indicates growth is stabilizing.

While economic data is often volatile as economies turn—and some of the data suggest the economy is still slowing—the balance indicates growth is stabilizing.

Our experts lay out their expectations for the fourth quarter and the months beyond.

Our experts lay out their expectations for the fourth quarter and the months beyond.

While economic data is often volatile as economies turn—and some of the data suggest the economy is still slowing—the balance indicates growth is stabilizing.

While economic data is often volatile as economies turn—and some of the data suggest the economy is still slowing—the balance indicates growth is stabilizing.

Equities markets have been influenced by the large-cap technology companies, but that breadth is narrowing. Cyclical sectors, on the other hand, are highlighting how the U.S. economy is at an inflection point, which is heavily influenced by consumers feeling pain points of higher prices, fewer job openings and even affordable housing.

Equities markets have been influenced by the large-cap technology companies, but that breadth is narrowing. Cyclical sectors, on the other hand, are highlighting how the U.S. economy is at an inflection point, which is heavily influenced by consumers feeling pain points of higher prices, fewer job openings and even affordable housing.

Employment numbers were strong for much of 2024, but numbers are slowing as we near the end of the year. The main concern is unemployment, which is influenced by more people wanting jobs and companies not posting as many open positions.

Employment numbers were strong for much of 2024, but numbers are slowing as we near the end of the year. The main concern is unemployment, which is influenced by more people wanting jobs and companies not posting as many open positions.

With low interest rates during the pandemic resulting in consumers borrowing at lower costs, followed by high interest rates as the U.S. Federal Reserve worked to contain high inflation, inflation has been a big factor for both consumers and the markets over the past few years.

With low interest rates during the pandemic resulting in consumers borrowing at lower costs, followed by high interest rates as the U.S. Federal Reserve worked to contain high inflation, inflation has been a big factor for both consumers and the markets over the past few years.

A locked-in affect is dampening the housing market, frustrating consumers who want to buy a home. It’s a combination of homeowners sitting on low-interest rate mortgages from the early 2020s, high mortgage rates today and lower numbers of new houses being built.

A locked-in affect is dampening the housing market, frustrating consumers who want to buy a home. It’s a combination of homeowners sitting on low-interest rate mortgages from the early 2020s, high mortgage rates today and lower numbers of new houses being built.

The U.S. economy is still on the path toward a soft landing, even in light of August’s volatility.

The U.S. economy is still on the path toward a soft landing, even in light of August’s volatility.

One of the keys to the investment success of Thrivent’s mutual funds is a portfolio management process we refer to as “systematic alpha.” It guides decisions in building and managing many of our portfolios.

One of the keys to the investment success of Thrivent’s mutual funds is a portfolio management process we refer to as “systematic alpha.” It guides decisions in building and managing many of our portfolios.

Deciding what to do with your financial practice when you retire is important for supporting your clients and employees.

Deciding what to do with your financial practice when you retire is important for supporting your clients and employees.

The opportunities and pitfalls of investing in AI-related companies.

The opportunities and pitfalls of investing in AI-related companies.

Kent White, CFA, Vice President, Fixed Income Mutual Funds, discusses the objectives for Thrivent Income Fund (LBIIX), his strategy for managing the Fund and how it competes against peers.

Kent White, CFA, Vice President, Fixed Income Mutual Funds, discusses the objectives for Thrivent Income Fund (LBIIX), his strategy for managing the Fund and how it competes against peers.

Will AI deliver on its potential to boost profitability across the U.S. economy?

Will AI deliver on its potential to boost profitability across the U.S. economy?

A market correction in the current environment is reasonable and healthy, but we are closely watching recent volatility.

A market correction in the current environment is reasonable and healthy, but we are closely watching recent volatility.

Fund managers are keen to stay competitive with peer group.

Fund managers are keen to stay competitive with peer group.

Read now for Thrivent Asset Management’s view on some key factors influencing the economy and markets in the coming months for the third quarter of 2024.

Read now for Thrivent Asset Management’s view on some key factors influencing the economy and markets in the coming months for the third quarter of 2024.