Recession alarm bells are ringing…again. The latest GDP report shows the economy shrank by 0.3%.1 That kicked off a flood of doomscrolling, scary headlines, and panicked selling. But before we jump to conclusions, let’s dig into what’s really behind the number. Because once you dive into the report, things get quite interesting. As a quick refresher, […]
We won’t sugarcoat it – this has been a tough time for the markets. After President Trump’s sweeping rollout of new tariffs, U.S. stocks had their worst single-day drop since the early pandemic on Thursday, April 3rd.1 The S&P 500 fell nearly 5%, the Nasdaq tumbled close to 6%, and the Dow dropped over 1,600 points.2 Concerns […]
You’ve seen the headlines—market selloffs, recession worries, and trade tensions have investors on edge. But here’s the thing: Market moves like this aren’t new, and they certainly aren’t the end of the story. So, what’s really happening? And more importantly, what should you do about it? What’s Happening Sure, all this can be scary when […]
After reaching new record highs in recent weeks, markets plunged on worries that cheaper AI competition from China could pose risks to U.S. tech companies.1 What caused the market reaction? Let’s dive in. What caused the tech market crash? Much of the market run-up over the last two years has been driven by AI mania, with U.S. […]
Now that the election is over, what will the new administration prioritize in the new year? Here are a few things we’re watching in the months ahead: The debt ceiling debate may reignite in early 2025. The debt ceiling, the cap on the total amount of debt the U.S. can hold, has been suspended as part […]
It’s been a rough couple of weeks for the Southeast and we wanted to check in. Storms can take a massive toll on families and communities, with challenges that take months and years to resolve. With an active hurricane season upon us, we’d like to take a moment to talk about how natural disasters can […]
The Federal Reserve recently voted to cut interest rates, shaving 0.5% off the benchmark .1 Markets rallied exuberantly at the news, reaching new highs.2 Why did the Federal Reserve cut rates? With inflation on a strong downward trajectory and concerns about economic weakness rising, the Fed clearly decided now was the right time to cut. […]
Whenever you listen to financial experts, there’s one topic that will almost always come up: interest rates. But what do interest rates have to do with your portfolio and wealth? It turns out, a whole lot. When you hear the term “interest rates” on the news, it’s usually referring to the Federal Funds Rate, which […]
It’s been a wild August for markets. Recession fears kicked off the worst selloff since 2022 at the beginning of the month. Then markets staged a choppy recovery, even notching the strongest week of the year along the way.1 That’s not so surprising. It’s very common for a strong recovery to follow a selloff. It’s […]
We’re sure you saw the headlines. After hitting new highs last month, markets dropped dramatically, erasing months of gains.1 It feels like the sky is falling. Let’s take a step back and take a look at what’s going on. (Scroll to the end if you want our takeaways.) What’s behind the market drop? A couple […]
