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Can The Bulls Keep Running?

October 29, 2024October 29, 2024 Jared Friedman CFP®Investing Intelligence

The bull market has officially turned two. Markets have also had an impressive run since the bottom of the bear market. Since October 12, 2022, the S&P 500 has gained over 60%.1 Can the bulls keep running? Given the strong […]

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Elections & Market Reactions

October 22, 2024October 22, 2024 Jared Friedman CFP®Investing Intelligence

What do presidential elections mean for your portfolio? Should you change your investing strategy based on who wins? Elections bring a lot of noise, and I wanted to dispel some market myths around this election. Myth #1: Elections usually bring […]

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How Rising Oil Prices Affect Investors

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024 Jared Friedman CFP®Investing Intelligence

Oil prices play an important role in the global economy, directly influencing the cost of gasoline at the pump and indirectly impacting the prices of all goods and services. The price of oil has also been an important factor influencing […]

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How Geopolitical Conflicts Impact Markets and the Economy

September 24, 2024September 24, 2024 Jared Friedman CFP®Investing Intelligence

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has escalated in recent days, raising the risk of a full-scale war and marking another chapter in Middle East instability. These events are unfolding against a backdrop of existing global uncertainty, including the war […]

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What Fed Rate Cuts Mean for Investors

September 17, 2024September 17, 2024 Jared Friedman CFP®Investing Intelligence

The Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions remain a focal point for markets. While the timing and size of rate cuts are the subject of debate, why the central bank is cutting rates and how the full rate cut cycle might […]

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Jared Friedman CFP®

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