For months, investors have been anticipating a reduction in the federal funds rate—and now it’s finally here. After a nine-month pause, the Federal Reserve lowered its key lending rate by 25 basis points on September 17. Markets cheered…...more
It’s certainly understandable if you’ve been feeling a bit rattled by the latest stretch of market volatility. As often as we're reminded not to obsess over market moves on a day-to-day basis, it can be difficult to ignore…...more
It’s not unusual for investors to be nervous about how a U.S. presidential election might affect the overall economy, the financial markets and, more specifically, their own portfolio. Thanks to a 24/7 news cycle, and a bombardment of…...more
If, like most investors, you’re feeling a bit rattled by the market’s recent ups and downs, you may want to take a few deep breaths. It looks as though the road ahead could be just as bumpy. We…...more