Washington is back in the headlines as the federal government faces a shutdown if policymakers can't reach a new funding agreement. This adds to a year in which
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Moody's recent downgrade of the U.S. credit rating marks an official end to the country’s top-tier debt status. Following Fitch's downgrade in 2023 and Standard
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The recent trade announcement between the U.S. and China reverses many of the tariffs that rattled financial markets beginning in April. What does this changing
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Trade tensions between the United States and China have escalated in recent weeks, with both countries implementing unprecedented tariff increases. Despite the
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On April 2, President Trump announced new tariffs on nearly all major trading partners. The immediate market reaction was negative, with the S&P 500 declining
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Federal Reserve policy has been a key driver of markets over the past few years. Why is the Fed on hold and how does it affect long-term investors?
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The stock market has stumbled with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq declining year-to-date.1 While tariffs have garnered the most attention, investors are also concerned
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Investors worry that a trade war could raise prices for consumers and businesses, slowing economic growth. As a result, the stock market has pulled back in
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January marked a positive but volatile start to the year for investors amid market shifts and policy concerns. President Trump returned to the White House and
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As President Trump begins his second term, both Wall Street and Main Street are wondering what the next four years may bring.
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If the past few years have been about extremes – the bear markets of 2020 and 2022, compared to the sharp rebounds in 2021, 2023, and 2024 – then 2025 should be
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The post-election period saw significant gains across major indices, with the S&P 500 rising 3.7%, the Dow advancing 4.2%, and small-cap stocks surging 6.1%
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