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New payment options may be great for business, but they can also create new opportunities for malware and spyware. To protect your company from fraud, consider this checklist of procedures and controls: https://bit.ly/4cPcun5

We love celebrating our small-business clients all year long. Bankers recently stopped by Ehrlers Inc., Quartisis Advanced Machining and California Harvesting to express their appreciation and hear how business is going so far this year. Kudos to all of our hard-working clients across the country. We appreciate all you do for your local economies and communities. #usbanksmallbusiness

The Federal Reserve and other central banks remain in focus as investors anticipate a transition from interest rate hikes to interest rate cuts. Businesses and consumers continue to show strength. While the global economy is expected to slow, growth momentum persists and corporate earnings continue to deliver despite high expectations. Equities AI enthusiasm continues to push broad U.S. equity indices higher in 2024. Decelerating inflation, moderating interest rates and stable earnings growth are directionally consistent with higher equity prices. Fixed income Supplementing high-quality bond allocations with riskier high yield bonds and unique fixed income exposures like non-agency mortgages and reinsurance can boost and diversify portfolio income. Real assets Publicly traded real estate investment trusts (REITs) are poised to generate solid returns should interest rates fall. Additionally, increased capital expenditures to power AI and “green” energy should benefit infrastructure companies and commodities. Private markets Despite a slow start to the year, indications point to a pickup in deal activity in 2024’s second half. The primary factors supporting our view include a large amount of capital raised by private market investment managers that has yet to be deployed, aging funds that are approaching end of the term and a supportive economic backdrop. We continue to hold a positive forward outlook for diversified portfolios. Our bias has been to favor equities and real assets over fixed income. We remain optimistic about consumer and business spending – with companies continuing to prioritize shareholders through stock buybacks and dividends. Inflation will likely gradually recede but remain pesky, and investors could seek inflation protection in portfolios through commodities. We do see several opportunities for bond investors across both taxable and tax-exempt fixed income, but we emphasize diversified yield sources. Learn more in our midyear Investment Outlook: https://bit.ly/4eO5GYE #Outlook2024 #InvestmentOutlook2024

Thanks to Visa, we’ve collaborated with one of the most recognizable and decorated gymnasts of all time – Team Visa Athlete Simone Biles. Simone and her sister star in a new advertising campaign for the U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® card. Follow along as they shop with their Cash+® Visa Signature® card, knowing they will get up to 5% back on everything they buy. https://bit.ly/45LGHAY

At U.S. Bank, we’re in the people business. We help entrepreneurs like Kashif Kincaid of TechKnow123 reach their goals faster by sitting down with them and figuring out the best way to get there together. That’s the power of us. #usbanksmallbusiness #thepowerofus https://bit.ly/3XIaAQA

What sets U.S. Bank apart? Our commitment to providing exceptional service to our clients, says Scott Ford, President of U.S. Bank Wealth Management. Read more about our recent honor of being named No. 1 in full-service investor satisfaction, according to J.D. Power. https://bit.ly/4eKvCnI

Congratulations to the team who worked on “Translators,” our documentary short that just won three awards at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. The film highlights the role that child translators play in their families. Thanks to the many U.S. Bank team members and agency partners who helped bring their story to life. https://bit.ly/4eHENFB

Working with a financial ally can help LGBTQ+ clients feel supported when reaching for their life goals. Here are some wealth-planning tips and resources: https://bit.ly/3VGw7Xl

Access to top talent, raw materials and transportation are dependent on a company’s purchasing power. During a time of inflation and supply chain challenges, U.S. Bank Payments Sales Manager Samuel Strine offers tips on how businesses can improve their ability to buy goods and services. https://bit.ly/3VD3Wsj

Since the pandemic, a growing number of American retirees are moving out of the States and living abroad. If you’re thinking about a life overseas, consider consulting with tax and financial professionals first, says Rachelle Tubongbanua, CFP®, AWMA®, senior vice president and managing director at U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management. https://bit.ly/3z5fQ6N