Understanding the economy and managing market fluctuations

Understanding the economy and managing market fluctuations

Searching for income in today’s market environment feels a bit like hunting for that cool oasis of water in a parched desert. It can be difficult to find, but not impossible. Learn more about the right kind of risk.

Searching for income in today’s market environment feels a bit like hunting for that cool oasis of water in a parched desert. It can be difficult to find, but not impossible. Learn more about the right kind of risk.

Investors will see continued volatility as markets recalibrate in anticipation of interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve as it attempts to stifle inflation.

Investors will see continued volatility as markets recalibrate in anticipation of interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve as it attempts to stifle inflation.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Where are the markets heading?” or “Is my mutual fund diversified enough?”, you’re not alone. It can be tempting to withdraw investments earmarked for long-term goals when the market dips. Understanding these four long term strategies may help you stay invested in your future.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Where are the markets heading?” or “Is my mutual fund diversified enough?”, you’re not alone. It can be tempting to withdraw investments earmarked for long-term goals when the market dips. Understanding these four long term strategies may help you stay invested in your future.

The U.S. economy added 390,000 new jobs in May, as employment growth continued to be one of the few bright spots in the U.S. economy. The unemployment rate remained at a healthy 3.6%, according to the Department of Labor employment report on June 3.

The U.S. economy added 390,000 new jobs in May, as employment growth continued to be one of the few bright spots in the U.S. economy. The unemployment rate remained at a healthy 3.6%, according to the Department of Labor employment report on June 3.

See why mutual funds could be the right option for your financial goals. Read more.

See why mutual funds could be the right option for your financial goals. Read more.

Volatility is an inevitable part of investing in the stock market, but you can help reduce its impact by diversifying your holdings, staying in the market no matter what, and keeping with your investing plan through the rough patches.

Volatility is an inevitable part of investing in the stock market, but you can help reduce its impact by diversifying your holdings, staying in the market no matter what, and keeping with your investing plan through the rough patches.

The unexpected can happen, so it’s important to have a beneficiary plan. While it’s wise to have an estate plan, designating beneficiaries for retirement or investment assets separately helps ensure your legacy lives on according to your wishes.

The unexpected can happen, so it’s important to have a beneficiary plan. While it’s wise to have an estate plan, designating beneficiaries for retirement or investment assets separately helps ensure your legacy lives on according to your wishes.

Volatility will always play a part in the performance of the stock market, but you can help mitigate the volatility in your own portfolio by investing in asset allocation mutual funds.

Volatility will always play a part in the performance of the stock market, but you can help mitigate the volatility in your own portfolio by investing in asset allocation mutual funds.

Investors should expect continued volatility as markets factor in multiple risks – inflation, higher rates, slowing growth, and global supply chain issues. It’s important to note that in periods of volatility, markets can move up or down quickly.

Investors should expect continued volatility as markets factor in multiple risks – inflation, higher rates, slowing growth, and global supply chain issues. It’s important to note that in periods of volatility, markets can move up or down quickly.

Even with inflation on the rise and bond and stock markets struggling, businesses continued to face a severe labor shortage.

Even with inflation on the rise and bond and stock markets struggling, businesses continued to face a severe labor shortage.

An automatic investment plan is progress toward your financial goals, but investing a few more dollars each month can lead to bigger long-term gains. Learn more.

An automatic investment plan is progress toward your financial goals, but investing a few more dollars each month can lead to bigger long-term gains. Learn more.

Investing for shorter-term goals may mean using a less aggressive strategy. Some individuals may choose to invest money in the stock market, while others may prefer to put the money in a bank savings account or money market fund that carries less risk.

Investing for shorter-term goals may mean using a less aggressive strategy. Some individuals may choose to invest money in the stock market, while others may prefer to put the money in a bank savings account or money market fund that carries less risk.

Read now for Thrivent Asset Management's view on some key factors influencing the economy and markets in the coming months for the 2nd quarter of 2022.

Read now for Thrivent Asset Management's view on some key factors influencing the economy and markets in the coming months for the 2nd quarter of 2022.

Rising inflation and the Ukraine invasion played havoc with the markets throughout the 1st quarter of 2022. Stocks tumbled early before regaining their footing in March, while rising interest rates drove bond prices down, as the Federal Reserve (Fed) initiated a tightening monetary policy aimed at taming inflation.

Rising inflation and the Ukraine invasion played havoc with the markets throughout the 1st quarter of 2022. Stocks tumbled early before regaining their footing in March, while rising interest rates drove bond prices down, as the Federal Reserve (Fed) initiated a tightening monetary policy aimed at taming inflation.

The 1st quarter of 2022 saw the beginning of two conflicts. The first battle is figurative and financial in nature, featuring the Federal Reserve (Fed) commencing its anticipated assault on escalating inflation. The second conflict is literal and lethal, featuring the brutal Russian war on Ukraine and tragic human suffering.

The 1st quarter of 2022 saw the beginning of two conflicts. The first battle is figurative and financial in nature, featuring the Federal Reserve (Fed) commencing its anticipated assault on escalating inflation. The second conflict is literal and lethal, featuring the brutal Russian war on Ukraine and tragic human suffering.