All investors understand that markets operate in cycles. The fact that it is often hard to distinguish between the short-term trends and long-term patterns means that it's important to maintain balance when markets swing too far in either direction.
The stock market is adjusting to a new chapter in the inflation story that could keep Fed policy rates higher for longer. How can investors remain patient and view this market environment in the right context?
While the prices of everyday goods are still significantly higher than a year ago, some of the underlying trends are beginning to reverse. What should long-term investors focus on to stay patient and benefit from a market recovery?
Recent economic reports show that inflation continues to accelerate. However, it's important to consider how inflation affects both sides of the income statement when making long-term financial decisions. How can investors focus on both sides of this equation?
The S&P 500 officially fell to bear market levels this week. For all investors, this is a challenging period that can be financially and emotionally stressful. In times like these, it's important to remember that staying patient and disciplined in times of market volatility is one of the core principles of long-term investing.
For investors, the temptation to focus on short-term trading at the expense of long-term investing is a powerful one. In this environment, how can all types of investors focus on time-tested investment principles to achieve long-term financial goals?
It's no secret that the prices of goods are rising quickly from their pandemic lows due to strong consumer demand and on-going struggles with supply chains. How can investors focus on both sides of the inflation equation when it's tempting to react to individual data points?
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