To help you navigate through current market conditions, Fidelity's leaders have come together for a series called Fidelity Viewpoints®: Market Sense. Each week, they'll cover the latest market happenings, actions you might consider, and answers to common questions. © 2025 FMR LLC. All rights reserved.
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Today’s employers are living in the aftermath of the “Great Resignation,” which has resulted in severe turnover during a time of intense economic growth. People are re-evaluating what they want from their careers. While this shift in viewpoint has many searching for greener grass, that's not the whole story. In this podcast, you'll hear from leading experts at Fidelity on what's driving employees to make these career changes and what you can do to help keep the good ones and attract the new ...
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Q3 closed on a high note, with the S&P 500 up 13% year-to-date—driven by strong earnings and continued momentum in big tech. As we head into Q4, questions around Washington, rate cuts, valuations, and consumer sentiment remain, but signals point to opportunity. In this episode of Market Sense, Fidelity leaders break down the trends shaping the fina…
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09.30.25 - Government shutdown & U.S. policy investors takeaways
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Another government shutdown threat is in the headlines. Our Market Sense team will take a look back at past shutdowns and the minimal impact they've had on the stock market. They'll also discuss other risks and opportunities coming out of Washington, and what they could mean for your investments: tariff uncertainty, immigration policy, and why the …
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09.23.25 - What interest rate cuts mean for the economy
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On this episode of Market Sense, we’re discussing the Fed’s first interest rate cut of the year—what it means, why it matters, and how it could affect stocks and bonds. Plus, we're watching the latest efforts in Washington to avoid a government shutdown. Bookmark this Fidelity Viewpoints page to stay on top of the latest economic news and insights …
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09.16.25 - Stock Opportunities with Lower Fed Interest Rates
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Why rate cuts could be bullish: On this episode of Market Sense, we dig into the data to highlight which stocks could see the biggest potential lift and explain why this rate-cutting cycle could be a lot different than the last, especially for the frozen housing market. Want to learn more? Fidelity Viewpoints provides articles on investing ideas to…
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09.09.25 - How to find high dividend stocks
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On this episode of Market Sense, we explore how investors can strategically use dividend-paying stocks and dividend ETFs to help generate income, especially in light of potential interest rate cuts. Whether you're new to income investing or looking to optimize your retirement portfolio, this episode offers insights and free Fidelity tools to help y…
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08.19.25 - What is tax-loss harvesting & how to do it?
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Don't wait until the end of the year to calculate your investments gains and losses. On this episode of Market Sense, A Fidelity branch leader and former tax preparer joins us to discuss the importance of tax-loss harvesting year-round. We will outline some tax-efficient strategies investors can use to potentially lower their tax bill. Plus, all yo…
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It’s Time for a Total Rewards Renaissance
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In this hot job market, employees are in the power seat. Fidelity research shows they’re looking for something different. Fidelity surveyed workers and found that they want higher pay, are looking for purpose-driven work, are responding to what they see as a "breakdown" in the employer relationship, and are peeking over the fence to see what’s out …
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Employers are facing a complex array of challenges and competing priorities—from implementing new technologies to fostering employee well-being and engagement, while embracing flexibility and integrating diversity and inclusion into benefits and the workplace culture. These challenges are intensified when managing a multinational, multicultural and…
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Financial wellness programs have historically been created based on the goals, needs, and aspirations of the cultural majority, but what happens as the cultural majority changes? In order to build trust and engage authentically with increasingly diverse workforces, we must track evolving financial priorities and reimagine traditional approaches to …
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How can employers transform their benefits packages to meet employees’ evolving needs? It’s an increasingly important question in the era of The Great Resignation. With people leaving their jobs at the highest rate in the past two decades, many companies are struggling to fill roles, which has wider effects on the business. To discuss what the data…
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Welcome to the Benefits that BeneFIT Podcast
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Benefits that BeneFIT podcast offers a unique perspective and valuable insights for business leaders, employers, and organizations to help them navigate the ever-evolving relationships between employers and employees. For years, employers created benefits programs to suit their business goals and to boost retention, improve recruitment, and support…
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