It’s time to stop doom-scrolling and to focus on the reasons investors should be optimistic for the near future instead.
The current economic environment is full of dark clouds, and it’s all too easy to focus only on the negative headlines. Although we’re in a tough place at the moment, investors should not lose hope for a better tomorrow. There is optimism for the future, and it’s based on the predictive power of the stock market.
With all of the turmoil happening in the world at the moment, it’s no surprise that many people are worried about a significant downturn in the economy and in the markets.
Many analysts and economists have been confidently predicting that a recession is imminent in the United States. They cite factors like an inverting yield curve and sticky inflation with persistent supply chain issues. In this episode, we’ll summarize the various reasons people think a recession is imminent, and use historical evidence and trends to provide additional context.
Some insight into how investors can navigate these tumultuous times.
Over the past few years, the world has collectively struggled with various crises all demanding our attention. From a global pandemic to rising concerns over climate change to a war in Ukraine that's leaving us all holding our breath - it's hard not to be scared over current world events. As an investor, a world in crisis can become even scarier when we begin seeing changes in our economy and in a volatile market.
The global balance for peace and economic stability was broken when Russian President Putin announced the beginning of military operations in Ukraine. This has been a developing situation over the past few months as Russia positioned itself as the savior of citizens in Eastern Europe against alleged aggression from NATO forces. Regardless of why the military actions started, our focus is on how to address the developing situation in client portfolios.
The transition into retirement can be an exciting time in many ways. After all, you’re finally going to have more free time to spend as you wish, whether that’s traveling, volunteering, taking up a new hobby, or simply spending more time with loved ones. Of course, this transition can also cause financial stress and emotional overwhelm if you aren’t properly prepared. That’s why it makes sense to plan out your exit strategy from the working world before the time comes.
