Historically, the biggest up days in the market don’t tend to show up during periods of calm or stability.
Using Market Volatility to Harvest Losses and Take Gains on Highly Appreciated Securities
With new tariffs imposed on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, and immediate retaliatory measures from these nations, investors are grappling with uncertainty.
While tariffs introduce short-term uncertainty, history has shown that markets adapt.
A well-timed Roth conversion can be a powerful tool in your financial planning toolkit, offering tax-free growth, flexibility in retirement, and potential estate planning benefits.
Trump’s policies may indeed present both opportunities and challenges for different areas of the market. While some sectors might benefit from deregulation and tax cuts, others may face headwinds from protectionist measures.
Fed Rate Cuts, Election Season, and What Lies Ahead for Your Portfolio!
While rate cuts typically aim to stimulate growth in times of crisis, we caution against reading into the magnitude of this cut and whether it reflects concerns that go beyond merely fine-tuning inflation control.
The unprecedented nature of such a late change in Presidential candidate from one of the major parties – along with the high probability of more twists and turns ahead – will likely contribute to an increase in volatility, which has been quite low for a prolonged period.