Market and Economic Insights

The period of rising interest rates came to a close. How did this affect markets, how are we thinking about 2025, and what can bonds do for you?

Learn about retirement income strategies such as the 4% rule, dividend income, total return, guaranteed income, bucket approach and four box strategy.

The COUNTRY Trust Bank investment team remains cautious, closely observing economic indicators and the Federal Reserve’s actions to identify future opportunities.

COUNTRY Trust Bank discusses the impact of AI technology on stock markets, and the challenges of strategizing portfolio positions given various economic factors.

Investing your hard earned money in the market can cause many people to wonder if they’re doing the right thing. Remaining invested though market cycles can be even more challenging.

COUNTRY Trust Bank® discusses Q1 2024 and their take on the market outlook ahead.

Take a look back as COUNTRY Trust Bank’s team breaks down 2023 and provides items to watch as we move through 2024.

COUNTRY Trust Bank explores economic scenarios, prefers fixed income over equities due to elevated risks and high market valuations.

Transitioning into retirement can be a daunting experience for many people. Read to find out how to mitigate risk by transferring, avoiding and moderating.

The COUNTRY Trust Bank® team discusses the need to balance risks as investors navigate persistent inflation and a possible economic slowdown.

COUNTRY Trust Bank® discusses the start of 2023 and provides their market outlook based their assessment of current market conditions.

There is quite a bit of uncertainty moving into 2023. The COUNTRY Trust Bank® team takes a look at developments over the past year and provides insight into the year ahead.

Inflation and economic impacts created chaos in financial markets this year. COUNTRY Trust Bank® shares thoughts and how they are positioning for the long term.

COUNTRY Trust Bank® discusses inflation and its impact on investors and provides their outlook for financial markets.

COUNTRY Trust Bank's opinions on the recent market volatility and how they are positioning Journey Series Client portfolios.

The COUNTRY Trust Bank® team examines the geopolitical, inflation and interest rate risks investors are facing today.

COUNTRY Trust Bank® discusses considerations for investors in the aftermath of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.