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Rising Egg Prices: Inflation Impact
The latest inflation numbers showed inflation went up 3% in January from December. Fervent Wealth Management is a financial management and services entity in Springfield, Missouri.
Navigating Change: Inflation, Tariffs, and Trends
As of February 12, 2025, the U.S. economy and stock market are navigating a complex landscape shaped by recent policy decisions, inflationary pressures, and market reactions. Fervent Wealth Management is a financial management and services entity in Springfield, Missouri.
Congressional Priorities Impacting Markets
It would be an understatement to say that the government has a lot going on during President Trump’s second term. Fervent Wealth Management is a financial management and services entity in Springfield, Missouri.
Chinese AI Rattles US Stock Market
On Monday, January 27, more than a trillion dollars was lost from the US stock market. Fervent Wealth Management is a financial management and services entity in Springfield, Missouri.
Earnings Season: Forecasting 2025 Amid Policy Uncertainty
Earnings season is underway, and we are learning how corporations performed last quarter. Fervent Wealth Management is a financial management and services entity in Springfield, Missouri.
Fed Rate Cuts Likely to Continue as Inflation Slows
The headline rose 2.9% in December, up from 2.7% in November but in line with most economist forecasts. Fervent Wealth Management is a financial management and services entity in Springfield, Missouri.
Good Problems in the Market: Climbing Despite Challenges
The stock market has had a great two-year run with back-to-back 20% annual gains and over 50 record highs, but as we begin 2025, everyone wants to know if the markets will hold up. Fervent Wealth Management is a financial management and services entity in Springfield, Missouri.
Riding the Market Rollercoaster: Reassessing Risks
As the end of the year draws near, the market is behaving unpredictably, offering a confusing mix of signals as investors try to close out what has been a strong year overall. Fervent Wealth Management is a financial management and services entity in Springfield, Missouri.
Stocks Upside Potential in 2025
“Looking back, 2024 was another good year for stocks. Stocks were driven higher by AI technology…” Fervent Wealth Management is a financial management and services entity in Springfield, Missouri.
December’s Santa Claus Rally: Will it Deliver as Expected?
“Investors know that December is historically a great month for stocks, but this year’s blowout November might have stolen some of the Santa Claus Rally’s thunder.” Fervent Wealth Management is a financial management and services entity in Springfield, Missouri.
Tariffs and Inflation: Implications for 2025
Inflation and tariffs have continued to be on everyone’s minds and were a hot topic during the election.
Post-Election Outlook: Historical Trends and Future Investment Strategies
As a wealth advisor who closely follows the ebb and flow of the markets, the period just after Election Day always feels like standing at the edge of a new beginning. The recent election has prompted me to assess how the incoming administration's policies might...
The Trump Effect 2.0: How a Presidential Return Could Reshape Markets
The Trump Effect 2.0: How a Presidential Return Could Reshape Markets – Fervent Wealth Management takes the opportunity to weigh in on sector impacts that could happen in a second Trump presidency.
The Stock Market’s Winners and Losers Post-Election
The Stock Market’s Winners and Losers Post-Election – Fervent Wealth Management weighs in this week.
A Bull Market Anniversary
If it weren’t for Facebook, I’d never know my friends’ anniversaries or birthdays. Having an anniversary or birthday might be the only good thing about Facebook. Since the stock market doesn’t have a social media account, it’s up to me to tell you we have a big...
Balancing Acts: What Deserves Our Focus?
On the stock market front, volatility persists. Fervent Wealth Management is a financial management and services entity in Springfield, Missouri.
October Markets: A Pause Before the Election
In non-election years, the S&P 500 average return in October over the last ten years has been almost 2%. October is quite middle-of-the-road. Fervent Wealth Management is a financial management and services entity in Springfield, Missouri.
The Fed’s Bold Cut: Effects and Expectations
The Fed cut its rate by half a percentage point on Wednesday to start a change in policy direction and signaled two more cuts this year.