I knew our European holiday was about to take place during the critical final days of an election that would rock all our futures.

and 30-year munis are paying 3.with sudden gains in recent weeks as geopolitical issues in the Middle East drove investors towards the security of oil.

Please reach out to a Certified Financial Planner or CPA Personal Financial Specialist if you could benefit from a partner in your financial journey ahead.and while that is unnerving to financial advisors.The third quarter of the year produced positive returns.

the Fed Funds Rate currently stands at 4.Falling interest rates have historically benefited smaller companies who are more interest rate sensitive or rely on lending to support research and growth.

the inverted yield curve that often predicates a recession is normalizing.

pricing in current conditions as they evolve.sharing that Some of our current members identify as LGBTQIA+ and it is an amazing opportunity to perform…for Okaeris community as a symbiotic relationship of sharing our art…while being provided [a] space that feels like home.

(Photo by Willa Cutolo)One such element was the creation of an original Okaeri Ondo song and dance to encapsulate the spirit of welcoming queer and trans individuals as family.As one of this years matsuri committee members reflected.

its not always easy to find such spaces for queer Nikkei.As Mariko Rooks beautifully sums up: Having so many generations of queer Nikkei in the same space is such a powerful testament to our communitys longevity and futurity.