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August 2026 Market Update: Strong economy, higher yields

The market continues to navigate a changing landscape. While technology and AI remain important drivers, leadership is expanding into areas like financials and energy. Combined with a resilient economy and attractive bond yields, diversification remains as important as ever. Read Thrivent's August Market Update for more. ⬇️

December 2025 Market Update: Stock volatility returns

From slowing manufacturing to resilient corporate earnings, December brings mixed signals for the economy. Explore what these trends mean for your portfolio and the year ahead in Thrivent's December Market Update.

4th Quarter 2025 Market Outlook: Strong markets, weakening fundamentals

Thrivent leadership shares expectations for final markets through year-end in the 4th Quarter 2025 Market Outlook.

Thrivent is partnering with three organizations providing both immediate relief and long-term recovery support in Texas. When you make a donation through the online giving platform, Thrivent will add $1 to every $2 donated. Thrivent also pays the processing fees so 100% of your donation goes directly to the cause. To help today 👉 https://bit.ly/3U57K56

June 2025 Market Update: Confidence rebounds

The mixed economic data of May highlighted our economy is still slowing. Read Thrivent Asset Management's thoughts on how our outlook has changed in the June market update.

Thrivent Market & Economic update

Get our investment leaders’ thoughts on inflation, employment and the geopolitical environment during this quarter’s Thrivent Market & Economic Update.

2025 Market Outlook: Stay invested, but expect volatility

Thrivent Asset Management leadership share thoughts on how the economy will perform under a new administration in this 2025 Market Outlook. ⬇️

December 2024 Market Update: Stocks keep rolling

Learn how markets evaluated the presidential election results in Thrivent Asset Management’s December 2024 Market Update.

November 2024 Market Update: Stocks and bonds take a breath

Learn why we think the economy is still slowing but see signs of growth stabilizing in the markets in Thrivent's November Market Update.

We are proud to share that our colleague, Barney Loesch was recently inducted into Thrivent’s Hall of Fame*! For the last 22 years, Barney has dedicated his career to serving our clients and partnering with them on their financial journeys. We’re proud to have Barney as part of our Five Star Financial Group team and wish him many more years of continued success! *Hall of Fame represents long-term commitment to our organization with consistent performance. Financial advisors and professionals qualify for Hall of Fame by achieving at least 20 years of service, a consistent level of production, and having a favorable compliance history. This recognition does not evaluate the quality of services/advice provided to clients and is not indicative the financial advisor or professionals future performance.

3rd Quarter 2024 Market Outlook: Waiting for the Fed

Second quarter economic results were mixed. What does that mean for investors looking ahead to third quarter? Take a look at Thrivent’s 3rd Quarter Market Outlook to learn more.

May 2024 Market Update: April showers dampen investors’ optimism

Markets experienced a bit of bumpy road in April. Read more about why Thrivent Asset Management is promoting patience for both stock and bond investing in the May 2024 Market Update.

1st Quarter 2024 Market Review: Surging stocks and sticky inflation

Read Thrivent Asset Management leadership’s thoughts on stock and bond markets after the first quarter of 2024, as well as their concerns about inflation looking forward.

2nd Quarter 2024 Market Outlook: Staying the course

Hear more from Thrivent Asset Management on rate cuts, inflation and what to do with stocks and bonds in the second quarter.

Thrivent Market & Economic update

As we move into 2024. Inflation is slowing yet prices remain high. Rate cuts are anticipated, but when? Investing opportunities exist, but where? Check out Thrivent’s March Market & Economic Update to hear our investment leaders’ perspectives. Watch the full recording or just the highlights. 👇

February 2024 Market Update: On the road to recovery

Take a look at Thrivent’s February 2024 Market Update for in-depth commentary on these three key points: • January’s data highlights that an economic soft landing was achieved • U.S. Federal Reserve may continue to be conservative on raising interest rates this year • There is anticipation of sustained economic growth

2024 Market Outlook: Getting back to business

Read Thrivent's 2024 Market Outlook to learn more about why despite uncertainties, a resilient U.S. economy and easing inflation hint at a positive 2024.

November 2023 Market Update: Rising rates take their toll

The end of the prolonged increase in U.S. policy rates may be in sight, but the economic consequences are only beginning to show and 2024 could bring more challenges. Read the November 2023 Market Update to learn more.

3rd Quarter 2023 Market Review: Slower growth and a hawkish Fed spur volatility

Looking back at third quarter, what drove uncertainty and market volatility? Find out more about high interest rates and their economic impacts in Thrivent's 3rd Quarter 2023 Market Review.

Thrivent Market & Economic update

Wonder which way to turn in today’s volatile market? Watch key highlights – or the full-length recording – from our August Market & Economic Update to gain clarity on the economy, inflation and artificial intelligence.