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When interest rates drop, existing bonds become more valuable because they pay a higher rate than new bonds. Recently, the expectation of rate cuts boosted

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Historically, the stock market tends to perform well after interest rate cuts, which is why many investors are optimistic, and we've seen positive reactions

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The concentration of the S&P 500 in a few major stocks has significantly increased and continues to pose a risk for markets. For instance, Nvidia by

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Investors often describe cash/money market assets as 'dry powder' — resources on the sidelines ready to boost the equity market. However, while the notional

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Over the past year, we've seen a shift in how the market reacts to economic news. Earlier, negative economic data like lower

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With over 3,500 equity mutual funds and ETFs available, it may seem easy to build a diversified portfolio. But is that really the case? When

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