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That unclear future combined with events to date means that focussing on a portfolio has become even more confusing than ever previously.

The possibility of a recession is not grounds for a panic but it does warrant a good hard look at portfolios. #inflation #recession

Overhanging worries about the Russian-Ukraine war and inflation, some analysts will undoubtedly be mulling over remarks yesterday by Carl Icahn

Several strategies will help cope with the tumult we expect to come this week. This is a fun time to revisit the concept of the risk/reward ratio.

Whatever happens today and during the rest of the week it is reasonable to believe that volatility will be with us for some time.

This is not going to be an easy week in the markets – but the news isn’t all bad. #stockmarket #investing #investor #finance

While financial sanctions on Russia will exact a high price, they will also come at a high price for Europe. #stockmarket #investing

The valuations of some high-priced FAANG+ stocks may not be sustainable in an era of tightening interest rates. #stockmarket

The market is driven so much by news headlines risk that the fundamentals barely matter at the moment. #stockmarket #investing

JP Morgan warned that the sanctions on Russia’s banks could have what he called unintended consequences. #stockmarket #investing

The implications of some aspects of the war merit consideration between advisors and clients. #advisors #investing #invetsors

Staggering investments in these categories with periodic purchases allows an investor to adjust to the rises and falls in share prices.

At its simplest, red teaming involves asking outsiders to help find fault with a plan. #finance #investing #advisors

The situation is serious and when we make investment decisions based on volatility, let’s consider inflation. #stockmarket #investing

These factors are definite and continuing and really cannot be stopped. What is at stake is how advisors and clients deal with them.

Higher inflation causes multiples to compress and that’s what we are experiencing right now. #stockmarket #investing #investor

Athey projects slowing growth momentum as monetary and fiscal policy morph from being tailwinds to headwinds. #stockmarket

Investors may have some time to implement these strategies, since a major correction could occur over six to 12 months. #investing

These factors could generate volatility but they are not mutually exclusive and taken together will have an impact on economic growth and stability in 2022

Market gains tend to be gradual over a long period of time as growth in the economy and company earnings is priced into stock valuations

This list may not be as much fun as a Christmas list, but it also needs a fair amount of checking as we approach yearend. #stockmarket

Thanks to Mark Zuckerberg at Facebook we have to understand the metaverse – and its investment implications. #metaverse

American markets today appear set to start in negative territory as the S&P 500, NASDAQ and DOW are all trending down. #stockmarket

By Wednesday, we will have at least some idea of how merry this Christmas season might be for investors in these companies. #stocks

Some fearing a correction might be tempted to go to cash. However, there are some harsh realities to consider, starting with the bite from inflation.

There's a growing phenomenon in the stock market, fad investing, and it's something you don't want to do with your money.

These factors and uncertainties mean that for some, this may be a good time to pause and reflect. #stockmarket #investing

Profitable investing goes well beyond picking winners. It includes knowing when to sidestep former winners. #stocks #investing #investors

Investing in a large sector, in this case restaurant companies, means examining sub-sectors and may include a form of before and after snapshot

The market effects of the pandemic and shift to a recovery mixed with a wariness of the Delta variant will be with us for some time. #investing

Connecting the surging variant numbers with the Fed, it is unclear whether they will trigger any major policy changes. #stockmarket

In terms of Chinese companies listed in the West, the government clearly plans to take a more hands-on approach. #china #investing

The last two days have again proven conclusively that volatility will continue overhanging the stock markets for some time. #stockmarket

Each of these reports will have some clues about what can be expected in the coming months. #earnings #stockmarket #investing

An earlier than anticipated retirement may mean reducing the volatility of the investment portfolio earlier than previously planned. #stockmarket

Today and tomorrow are red-letter days for those looking for another view of where we have been in the pandemic and where we might be going.

It is reasonable to believe that these stocks will be beneficiaries as the economies of the United States and many other countries recover.

The debate will likely continue this week – and perhaps next week -- over whether inflation is transitory. #inflation #tranitory #economy

More soberly, as the pandemic continues clearing – however haltingly – it may be time to reconsider retirement plans. #retirement

The buy decision is also often based on FOMO – -the fear of missing out – which also has little to do with a company’s fundamentals.

If you are planning to retire soon, now is the time to work out your cash needs. #finance #retirement #planning #freedom

It’s easy to see how prices could continue rising for an extended period, especially as pent-up demand for goods and services returns. 

As the smoke clears, we have a lot to consider – inside and outside the investment portfolio. #stockmarket #investing #investor

The cyber security sector stands to benefit from these incidents and numbers. #stockmarket #cybersecurity #technoloogy #stocks

Every investor has different needs but the insurance provided by gold stocks merits at least some consideration by investor and advisor.

The fallout from Musk’s recent statements about crypto currencies proves again their volatility. #cryptocurrency #bitcoin

A long list of factors has contributed to market volatility this week including the wild swings in crypto currencies. #cryptocurrency #bitcoin

The problem is that that inflation is a poorly understood phenomenon, and we may be a bit short of intellectual tools for grappling with it at this time.

While the volatility of the market would never be a major surprise, the overall economy has become more volatile than we expected.