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Weathering the Storm: Navigating April’s Market Volatility
Investors will soon turn their calendars and put the April market behind them. This was a wild month in the market. Fervent Wealth Management is a financial management and services entity in Springfield, Missouri.
The Market Wants to Rise: Lessons From Past Recoveries
The companies we are investing in have talented people who provide the world with quality products and services that consumers will continue to pay for. Fervent Wealth Management is a financial management and services entity in Springfield, Missouri.
Trying to Read the Market? It Feels Like Hiking Without a Map
U.S. Treasury yields—the so-called “risk-free” rate—are climbing fast. That might sound good for savers, but it’s a red flag for markets. Fervent Wealth Management is a financial management and services entity in Springfield, Missouri.
Navigating the Pinball Market
Initially, bonds gained after President Trump announced new tariffs on April 2, but they’ve since reversed course. Fervent Wealth Management is a financial management and services entity in Springfield, Missouri.
US Stock Markets Suffer Losses, Tech Stocks Hit Hardest
Though US stock markets entered the year with near all-time highs, they suffered losses in the first quarter ending March 31st. Fervent Wealth Management is a financial management and services entity in Springfield, Missouri.
The Economic Shift and the Potential for Global Bond Opportunities
In early March 2025, Friedrich Merz, Germany’s incoming Chancellor, announced a historic shift in fiscal policy, vowing to do “whatever it takes” to strengthen defense and revitalize its economy. Fervent Wealth Management is a financial management and services entity in Springfield, Missouri.
Sticking to the Fundamentals: A Steady Approach to Market Volatility
When stock prices fall, the headlines are scary, and emotions run high, many are tempted to panic—sell everything, or abandon their plan. As a wealth advisor, I’m like that coach on the mound. Fervent Wealth Management is a financial management and services entity in Springfield, Missouri.
Driving the Economy: Finding the Right Balance for Growth
Consumer confidence surveys suggest some pullback in spending, and the job market seems to be tightening. Fervent Wealth Management is a financial management and services entity in Springfield, Missouri.
Tariffs’ Impact on Market Volatility
Wall Street’s fear gauge, the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), an options-based indicator, suddenly spiked to 24, up from this year’s low of 14 on Valentine’s Day. Fervent Wealth Management is a financial management and services entity in Springfield, Missouri.
Emerging Opportunities in International Stocks
International stocks have been the proverbial “red-headed stepchild” of investing. The US stock market accounts for two-thirds of global market value. Fervent Wealth Management is a financial management and services entity in Springfield, Missouri.
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.