Managing your portfolio through volatile times
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Volatile markets can unnerve even the most seasoned investors. Try these strategies for managing investments in volatile times.
Volatile markets can unnerve even the most seasoned investors. Try these strategies for managing investments in volatile times.
Stocks rebounded Tuesday, April 22 following a market sell-off sparked by President Trump's criticism of Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell.
Looming questions about the economy are prompting some dueling economic forecasts. Meanwhile, corporate earnings releases are taking a back seat to ongoing tariff talks.
A look at what’s happening in the markets and economy with Empower's Marta Norton.
News of a pause on tariffs helped reduce market tensions a notch, but with variables like earnings season, U.S. Treasuries, and inflation in the mix, the respite could be temporary.
Gas prices dropped in March, and that helped slow inflation more than expected. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.4% over the past 12 months, down from a 2.8% year-over-year increase in February.
Markets responded to tariff announcements and a big pause, though tariffs' impact on inflation still remains to be seen.
Heightened uncertainty surrounding tariffs and other policies drove investors to reduce risk in U.S. equities in March. The total U.S. stock market fell nearly 6%.
Amid a new set of tariffs, Portfolio Strategist Tom Nunn reviews the "known knowns," "known unknowns," and "unknown unknowns" shaping the markets.
With markets reacting to new tariff announcements, the March jobs report stands out.