Negative news creates fear for investors which can lead to emotional investment decisions due to worries about ensuing negative financial markets.
Negative News, Negative Financial Markets – AssetMark
Government Shutdown Drama – “On the Mark” from AssetMark
The latest government shutdown will add to the wall of worry but does not equate to another government default potential.
On the Mark: Interest Rate Hikes Ending? – from AssetMark
This interest rate hiking cycle aims to lower economic growth, eventually lowering inflation. While the end of the cycle implies an economic slowdown (and maybe a recession), it also implies an end to a period of very high inflation.
Retirement Savings: 59 1/2 – Why Is This Age So Important?
Hi Friends, Here is some helpful information on preparing for, and building, your retirement savings.
On the Mark: Inflation Regimes – from AssetMark
As students head back to school getting ready for another year of learning, we question whether we should learn from history and whether it’s time to go back to the 60/40 portfolio for future goals.
On the Mark: US Credit Rating Downgrade – from AssetMark
The US credit rating downgrade by Fitch reflects a change from AAA, its highest grade, to AA+, down one notch.
Markets Tend to Rally When Rate Hike Cycles End
It may be an opportune time for investors to add to both their fixed income and equity allocations.
On the Mark: The Retractable (Debt) Ceiling – from AssetMark
Investors should prepare for potential volatility as increased partisanship in Congress will potentially only be resolved at the final hour.
On the Mark: Demise of the US Dollar: Greatly Exaggerated or Destiny? – from AssetMark
After a decade of relative strength, the US dollar has declined sharply over the last six months. This has coincided with media reports that the world may reduce dollar usage.
On the Mark: Fed Decision – Aiming for Stability – from AssetMark
The Fed raised interest rates by 0.25%, meeting market expectations. They emphasized financial stability while acknowledging that inflation and growth have slowed.