It’s been a busy few weeks as all the mixed economic signals have unsettled Wall Street—and market volatility is never comfortable for investors. Here’s a short recap, so grab some popcorn. We’re going to cover a lot of ground quickly! Inflation eased in February but is still a concern for some investors while… Job creation slowed in January, which brings the spotlight to… Fed Chair Powell, who said he's in no hurry to cut interest rates, but investors are watching… Tariff talks ebb and flow, which is causing some… Businesses to hesitate as they prepare for 2025 and beyond, putting a spotlight on… GDP, raising some concerns about a possible recession, which is causing… Interest rates to trend lower, and that’s good news for… Mortgage shoppers, who applied for more loans as rates fell for a sixth-straight week as… Consumer confidence flips around, which brings us full circle to the mixed economic signals. Today’s news moves so quickly that you should anticipate more price swings in the weeks ahead. But don’t let emotions override sound decision-making. As you can see, stock prices have intra-year drawdowns every year. So, while 2025 might feel extraordinary, history shows it is pretty much like every other year. |
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