We’re living in strange times. Inflation’s sticky, interest rates are punchy, and the markets can’t seem to decide whether they’re caffeinated or exhausted. One week we’re up. The next we’re wondering if someone pulled the plug.
For many investors, uncertainty feels like a signal to retreat—to hide out in cash, wait for “the bottom,” or make knee-jerk moves based on headlines. But as I often tell clients: volatility isn’t a reason to panic. It’s a reason to plan differently.