In Shaky Times, Investors Should Hold Their Nerve
When markets feel as shaky as they do now in the US, it is normal to ask: Is this time different?
When markets feel as shaky as they do now in the US, it is normal to ask: Is this time different?
Here's our take on what is happening in the markets currently.
Stocks and bonds have rewarded investors who can look past the headlines and remain disciplined over the long term.
President Trump unveiled his plan to impose baseline, and in some cases, reciprocal tariffs on all imported goods to the United States. The tariff rates were more aggressive than most investors expected, causing an abrupt response from the markets.
Investing doesn’t have to be a harrowing, white-knuckle experience. A few simple reminders and the help of an investment professional can give you the confidence to ride out the rough patches.
One of the concerns arising from tariff talks is the possibility of stagflation, or the combination of rising inflation and an economic contraction. But should investors act on this concern with their investments?