August has been a highly volatile period for the financial markets. Reignited trade tensions and recent yield-curve inversions have spooked investors, culminating in a 3% drop in the S&P 500 Index on Aug. 14, its worst day of the year. Ivy provides its perspective on these two market moving events.
The Fed announced a much-anticipated one-quarter-percentage-point cut to the federal funds rate. Following the decision, Fed Chairman Powell's press conference commentary was perceived as unexpectedly hawkish. While the market had a 'buy the rumor, sell the news’ reaction, but we believe underlying fundamentals should support continued growth during the rest of 2019.
Economic fundamentals were solid at the start of the year. Could trade disruptions put the economic expansion at risk in the second half of 2019?
Retirement plans have undergone significant changes this year, and more are pending. Discover how the changes will impact plans, employee participation and compliance implications.
Over the next few decades, client assets currently held by Traditionalists and Baby Boomers will be controlled by Generation Xers and Millennials, reshaping the traditional financial advisor model. Discover how you can plan for each generation.
Navigating generational differences can be tricky, whether you’re speaking to a younger client or chatting with a long-time client that might be your parents’ age. Knowing each generation can lead to a growing and stable practice.
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The influences shaping today’s global marketplace aren’t just interrelated — they’re interdependent. And as the world’s economies evolve, growth and change create opportunities for the right companies willing to rise to the occasion. This creates a loop of potential financial opportunity. It begins with global rebalancing, as emerging markets gain greater influence on the world. This creates increased demand for raw materials and resources. As these nations continue to develop, the need for innovation and transformation increases. Many times, it’s great American companies that meet the demands of these developing countries. And the cycle continues. Based on the world’s economic needs and the companies that meet them, the potential for financial opportunity appears endless.
The world’s economy is changing and shifting away from growth dominated in the United States. We see vast potential in developing and emerging nations where economic systems allow the people to tap their own resources and increase their standards of living.
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Commodities are significantly impacted by the laws of supply and demand, a global reality and investment opportunity for those willing to diversify and look to the long-term possibilities.
Read the Latest ArticlesAcross the globe, we see enormous investment opportunities in innovative companies that are transforming the way societies function and interact.
Growing economies in emerging markets contribute to the success of many great American companies. As U.S. companies increase the export of goods and services to global markets, they are poised to reap the benefits.
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