After last week’s spike in volatility, what can investors expect from the markets this fall? Liz Ann Sonders and her team at Schwab offer a near-term forecast. With the U.S. election rapidly approaching, Russ Koesterich is hearing two distinct views of its possible impact on the markets. In Advisor Perspectives, he explains why he disagrees with both of them. Most people are aware of the dangers of cyber hacking, but few realize there are simple steps you can take now to protect yourself. Harriet Taylor summarizes five helpful tips from the credit managing agency Experion.
Round And Round We Go…– Volatility has picked up along with global central bank policy uncertainty and a rise in U.S. and global bond yields. Liz Ann Sonders, Chief Investment Officer at Schwab, believes the Fed is likely to hike rates one time this year, probably in December, but that central bank consternation will continue to elevate volatility. The long-running equity bull market should stay intact with modest economic growth continuing; and investors should remain globally diversified. Read more…
Will The U.S. Election Really Matter For Markets?– With the summer over and the presidential debates just around the corner, investor attention is increasingly turning to the U.S. election. Russ Koesterich of BlackRock frequently encounters two strongly held views about the election’s investment implications: First, no matter who wins there will be a market-moving increase in fiscal stimulus, and second, the election will be a source of volatility. He would question both views. Read more…
Five Things To Do After Your Data Has Been Stolen– If your data has been hacked, “It sounds counterintuitive, but you don’t want to panic,” says Matt Ehrlich, vice president of fraud and identity product strategy at credit reporting agency Experian. Here are five tips for what to do next from people in the business of protecting information. Read more…
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