The McMurtrey Financial Group

Given stock markets’ erratic moves of late, it’s important to remember that volatility is normal. We look at how investors should think about portfolio allocations so that they can act as an anchor during periods of extreme volatility.

Amid the uncertainty swirling from the Middle East crisis, several forces are pushing and pulling on stock markets. Bouts of intense volatility are likely.

The Middle East conflict has thrust energy markets into crisis. While diplomatic overtures have offered a glimmer of de-escalation, military buildups and strikes persist. We look at evolving strife, market risks ahead, and lessons history offers.

Baby boomer, Gen X and millennial women are fundamentally changing how wealth is built, what it represents and how it can be used to create lasting impact.

The FOMC, BoC, BoE, ECB, RBA, and BoJ held policy meetings this week amid uncertainty caused by the Middle East crisis. While policymakers acknowledged that uncertainty, markets increasingly believe central banks may need to tighten policy rates.