Inflation has been central to the market narrative for the first half of the year. With consumer prices surging and long-run inflation expectations at multiyear highs, we dissect whether rising inflation is technical, transient, or structural. Investors will continue to… Read More
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Bonds, Interest Rates, and the Impact of Inflation
There are two fundamental ways that you can profit from owning bonds: from the interest that bonds pay, or from any increase in the bond’s price. Many people who invest in bonds because they want a steady stream of income… Read More
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Understanding Risk — Pick Your Poison!
Currently, the public is quite focused on volatility. This is otherwise known as Market Risk—referring to the possibility that an investment will lose value because of a general decline in financial markets, due to one or more economic, political or… Read More
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Inflation Doesn’t Retire When You Do
The need to outpace inflation doesn’t end at retirement; in fact, it becomes even more important. If you’re living on a fixed income, you need to make sure your investing strategy takes inflation into account. Otherwise, you may have less… Read More