Volatility Watch
Market volatility has been rising and investors are rightfully concerned. David Nelson joins us to share two indexes Wall Street uses to gauge fear in the market and advises viewers to be cautious moving forward.
Correction in Context
The market slipped into correction territory last week. Was this a stumble or the start of a slide? Check out this week’s commentary to see why stocks and credit markets and seeing things differently—and what it all means for investors.
Bonds Playing Defense Again
This week’s featured chart is, well… it’s a table. It tracks how short- and long-duration bonds have performed whenever the S&P 500 stock index has dropped by 5% or more over the past five years. The table highlights whether long-term bonds...
Stochastic Slump
Markets don’t go up forever. Occasionally, they hit a wall. Recently, the U.S. stock market has done just that, leaving many investors wondering: is momentum slowing down? Just how overbought was the market? Is a larger downturn coming? This week’s featured...
Financial Focus – March 12th, 2025
In this week’s episode of Financial Focus, Nate Kreinbrink discusses market updates and the complexities of retirement planning, emphasizing the importance of having a solid financial strategy. He highlights key retirement considerations, such as pension options, healthcare coverage, and investment allocations, while encouraging listeners to seek guidance to navigate the process smoothly.