Listen in on Craig Popp of AccruWealth during his monthly interview with Todd Bergeth for Ask The Expert on KWLM Talk Radio. Craig gives listeners some perspective on what investors have been experiencing with the market over the last 4 months.
Bonds are valuable in any portfolio. They have historically provided stability due to their low volatility and typically move in the opposite direction to stocks. Recent swings in bond prices reflect uncertainty in financial markets. Here are some key points to consider...
Market sentiment has turned cautious as both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices show negative performance year-to-date. While trade tensions dominate headlines, other factors including declining consumer sentiment, elevated inflation readings, public sector job reductions, and various economic indicators have contributed to market anxiety. With recession concerns resurfacing and President Trump acknowledging their possibility, investors seek guidance on maintaining perspective during these uncertain times.
Today, I want to address two important questions on the minds of investors. Why is the market concerned about a trade war and how will DOGE layoffs impact the labor market?
Gold prices hit another record high last week following President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats—it’s ninth peak so far this year. Gold is a commodity like no other. In contrast to other hard assets, gold plays a unique role in the global monetary system—simply put, gold is perceived as money.
Despite a pullback from highs it appears the current market reaction to heightened uncertainty appears to be a “normal” pullback. Given the market's typical aversion to uncertainty, we view the recent basing pattern (sideways choppiness) as a potential positive. Check out this episode of Charts that Matter to know why.
