Happy Spring! With all the talk of tariffs, it’s easy to overlook the 228,000 jobs added in March and an unemployment rate of only 4.2 percent. Meanwhile, hourly earnings are up 0.3 percent and wage inflation is 3.8 percent on an annual basis, the lowest since July 2024. Interest rates for mortgages, car loans, and other items for lower- and middle-income families are falling in this environment, so be sure to help family and friends take advantage of these new opportunities. And despite the market volatility, I hope you enjoy the spring before the warm days of summer!
All the Best, Jon Gauthier, President, GWM
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