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Investor sentiment has been negative and positioning cautious throughout 2025—a stark contrast to the market’s positive signals.
As concentration risk has increased, financial professionals may want to revisit portfolio allocations in year-end client meetings.
The final days of the year have historically been good for stocks, but long-term investors should pay attention to other factors.
Deeper dives
Learn how investors can manage a barrage of financial news headlines, avoid irrational decisions and stick to basic investing principles.
While politics can have a short-term effect on the market, investors must learn to tune out the political noise and focus on the fundamentals.
When investors understand how the business cycle moves, they are better equipped to evaluate long-term investment decisions.
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Nationwide Economics
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