State of the Market Webinar (Recording)
Squire Wealth Advisors hosted our quarterly webinar series with Brian Haywood from Focus Partne. We discussed the current state of the market and what investors need to know.
Squire Wealth Advisors hosted our quarterly webinar series with Brian Haywood from Focus Partne. We discussed the current state of the market and what investors need to know.
Markets took investors on an up-and-down ride during a volatile first half of the year, with notable swings coming amid uncertainty about the impact of tariffs on the US and the global economy.
For individuals with significant wealth, privacy concerns, multiple real estate properties, or complex family dynamics, a revocable trust is often the preferred tool. A will is often suitable for those with minimal assets and who won’t mind the probate process.
Rising tensions in the Middle East can threaten global energy supply. Conflicts in the region often involve key oil producers or infrastructure like refineries, pipelines, and shipping lanes. Disruptions can lead to short-term spikes in oil prices, and in past decades, prolonged events were sometimes enough to spark broader economic slowdowns. But today, the global economy, especially the U.S. economy, is more resilient.
An important function of competitive markets is driving prices to equilibrium.
When markets feel as shaky as they do now in the US, it is normal to ask: Is this time different?