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1st Quarter 2024 Economic And Market Outlook: Potential Increased Volatility, Threats To Economic Growth, And Equity Markets

Nerd's Eye View

Yet, by taking a measured look at factors driving economic activity and influencing behavior, advisors can help clients face risks they can't control and (hopefully) position themselves to take advantage of opportunities as they develop. Meanwhile, a smorgasbord of potential risks threatens economic growth's "soft landing" narrative.

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10 Charts To Help Address Client Concerns On Recession Fears, Tariff Risks, And Market Volatility

Nerd's Eye View

While financial markets tend to rise in the long run, short-term volatility can be alarming for investors. Recent swings have been driven by economic policy shifts, persistent inflation concerns, and geopolitical uncertainty – all of which may unnerve even the steadiest of clients.

Clients 219
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Manage client expectations through the midterms

Nationwide Financial

Nationwide Economics expects consumer inflation to remain highly elevated into 2023 while gradually slowing over the next year. Interest rates are expected to remain higher next year and into 2024 to prevent a renewed surge in prices, even with an economic downturn likely in 2023. See chart below.) (See chart below.)

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Economic uncertainty has those closest to retirement delaying their plans

Nationwide Financial

After decades of saving and planning, many pre-retirees (non-retired investors aged 55-65) are reconsidering their retirement plans in response to rising inflation, high interest rates, and an uncertain economic environment. When financial markets turn volatile, investors may feel the urge to alter their financial strategies.

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How to Talk About Risk Management With Your Clients

BlueMind

Category: Clients Risk. The coronavirus outbreak has wreaked havoc on people’s daily lives and the financial world. How do they define the word in terms of their current financial situation? For others, it may just mean facing a set of unprecedented events that enable them to reach their financial goals.

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Be a source of strength for clients in times of uncertainty

Nationwide Financial

So it’s no wonder that many investors who are not yet retired are recalibrating their expectations for retirement and their financial future. The rise in market turbulence and economic uncertainty has sparked a jump in investor anxiety. Economic uncertainty is also impacting the mood and perspective of non-retired investors’.

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Replay: Simplifying the big questions clients are asking now

Nationwide Financial

Things are as complicated as ever for financial professionals and their clients. That’s why at Nationwide Financial, we gather and share insights from our in-house thought leaders to help simplify what’s happening in the economy to help financial professionals shed light on potential opportunities in the financial markets.

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