Historically, the broad stock market has often been positive even at the start of economic recessions. But what about small cap stocks? Conventional wisdom holds that smaller companies often bear the brunt of economic downturns. So, what does the data tell us about the size premium when gross domestic product growth slows?
Rather than going it alone, consider reaching out to a financial advisor when markets become unpredictable. Their insight, experience, and strategic perspective can help you make decisions with confidence—not just in spite of market volatility, but because of it.
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.
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.