Chart of the week
Geopolitical risks are real, yet investors should focus on diversification rather than react to headline-driven volatility.
The tension between conviction and still-developing fundamentals may explain why stocks have been grinding sideways for the last six months.
The calm performance of the S&P 500® Index this year hides the turbulence beneath the market's surface.
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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