A monthly column on topics that matter.
U.S. stock market hardens after economic volatility, but some threats remain
How far the stock market has come without traveling very far is remarkable. As we near the midway point of 2025, the major U.S. equity benchmarks sit less than 2% from where they began on January 1…
Now is the time to invest in bonds, with yields too good to ignore
Recently, I did something in my investment portfolio that I had never done before: I bought bonds.
Trump tariffs created a volatile market, which comes with big opportunities
Maybe now investors will realize how good we had it in 2023 and 2024. Those back-to-back years of 20%-plus returns and minimal volatility suddenly feel like a distant memory.
In the short term, everyone loses in a trade war
Roughly six weeks from President Donald Trump’s inauguration was when the presidential honeymoon period seemed to end.
Make your portfolio more efficient with these clear steps
On Super Bowl Sunday, the U.S. government announced it will no longer mint new pennies because, according to the U.S. Mint, each one costs nearly 4 cents to produce.
Federal Reserve rate cuts could create more harm than good
With great anticipation, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.50% on Sept. 18.
U.S. stocks, economy remain global exceptions with another rich year
The S&P 500 will almost certainly end 2024 with gains of 20% or more for the second consecutive year, and the benchmark index has increased more than 50% total in the last 24 months.
Be wary of betting on political promises
On Nov. 6, the day after Election Day, the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped more than 1,500 points (3.6%), the S&P 500 gained 2.5% and the NASDAQ 3%.
Record highs for S&P 500 have become commonplace, but don’t ignore potential risks
The S&P 500 hit another record high this week, something that’s become so common, it’s more likely to evoke a shoulder shrug than a smile.
