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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12.09.25 - Interest rates & the Fed in 2026
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Despite little economic data, the Fed has approved another interest rate cut for December. A cooler job market was cited as the main concern, and now questions swirl about whether this rate cutting cycle will continue in 2026. On this episode of Market Sense, we discuss what’s next for the Fed and monetary policy as Chair Powell's term ends in May.…
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12.02.25 - Gold, Bitcoin & Jurrien’s 2025 market takeaways
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From gold to Bitcoin, to tariffs, 2025 has delivered some unique market headlines. On this episode of Market Sense, Fidelity’s Jurrien Timmer reveals what’s behind this year’s trends—and what investors should watch for next. On the go? Market Sense is also available as a podcast. Listen on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, or Pandora. Click here Read the ful…
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11.18.25 - How the new tax law could affect your taxes
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Ready to talk about taxes? On this episode of Market Sense, we dive into the new tax law, and how it could impact your 2025 taxes. A Fidelity branch leader and former tax preparer will highlight some of the changes and strategies for itemizing, charitable giving and Roth conversions. Plus, all the latest market headlines in 20 minutes. Want to keep…
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A seasoned Fidelity fund manager joins the Market Sense team to tackle the question everyone is asking: “Are we in an AI bubble or is this the beginning of a long-term tech transformation?" We’ll also discuss how to spot durable tech investments and explore what can make a company an AI "winner" or "loser." Want to research tech ETFs? Click here to…
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10.28.25 - Should I invest in bonds when interest rates fall?
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Short-term bonds can offer income, flexibility, and stability in a diversified portfolio. This episode of Market Sense explores how short-term bonds have performed in the current economic environment, especially with more rate cuts on the table. A Fidelity bond fund manager will also discuss how inflation, tariffs, and Fed policy are shaping bond m…
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As the Federal Reserve shifts toward lower interest rates, investors face a new challenge: how to make their cash work harder in an economic landscape where traditional savings vehicles may soon offer diminishing returns. On this episode of Market Sense, we explore investments that can thrive when rates decline and offer strategies for investors lo…
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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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