Market Related Resources
Review the latest Weekly Headings by CIO Larry Adam here. (RaymondJames.com)
This piece outlines the performance of various markets and asset classes over the preceding month to view click here. (RaymondJames.com)
Our latest Investment Strategy Quarterly is now available. I enjoy sharing these reports because I appreciate the division of topics covered and because clients find them “readable” more than some other sources of market commentaries that I have seen. For more details, follow the link here.
Topics of Note
This article from Raymond James focuses on strategies for paying off debt effectively. It stresses the importance of creating a detailed plan to manage and reduce debt. Read the full article here.
The article from Raymond James discusses the benefits of using a 529 plan for saving for K-12 education. Read the full article here.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is both a challenge and a solution in cybersecurity. While cybercriminals can use AI to create sophisticated scams and deepfakes, it also helps cybersecurity experts defend systems by analyzing data quickly and predicting potential attacks. Read the full article here.
For over 30 years, researchers have been working on modeling human intelligence in computer systems, with AI technology dating back more than three decades. Read the full article here.
The article "Four Priceless Money Lessons for Kids" focuses on the importance of early financial education for children. For more details, you can read the full article on the Raymond James website here.
Every decision you make – from where to get coffee in the morning to how you approach your portfolio – is influenced by the things you know, the lessons you’ve learned, the factors you can observe and a range of biases you might not even be aware of. Read the full article here.
The article discusses how trade policies and tariffs affect consumer prices and choices, highlighting that increased tariffs can lead to higher costs for imported goods, ultimately impacting consumers' purchasing power. It also emphasizes the broader economic implications of these trade decisions, including potential retaliation from trading partners and the long-term effects on domestic industries... Read the full article here.
It is common to try to avoid losses, but letting fear of loss dictate decisions can hinder financial goals. Loss aversion is the tendency to prioritize avoiding losses over gains, impacting investment decisions and long-term planning. Read the full article here.
