Our Fidelity professionals discuss their thoughts for the markets in the back half of the year, including potential risks and suggests next steps. Plus, a look at whether big tech can continue to drive the market.Read the View the slidesW
Whether you dream of the beaches or the mountains, where you live can have a dramatic impact on your cost of living. On this episode of Market Sense, we take a closer look at how state income taxes can impact your disposable income and retirem
The Fed has decided to hold interest rates steady. We talk about what this decision could mean for the remainder of 2024 and how investor sentiment is impacting the stock market. Plus, we're talking about who needs an estate plan and what it
The Fed is holding their June meeting. Plus, our Fidelity pros help make sense of the changes passed under the federal Secure 2.0 Act, and explain what it could mean for your retirement savings.Read the View the slidesWatch the video repl
It’s half time – and time for you to come up with a game plan for the second half! Join our roundtable of Fidelity professionals for an in-depth conversation about the state of the economy, inflation, the bull market, and when the Fed might cu
Americans are feeling worse about the economy, despite this bull market. So why is this happening? Our Fidelity Pros take a closer look at the factors contributing to weaker consumer sentiment. They also examine and debunk the “Sell in May” str
Do I need a brokerage account? Should I consider a Roth IRA? On this episode, the Market Sense panelists discuss the pros and cons of different investing accounts and the tax strategies that set them apart. Plus, a short April sell-off has led
For the first time this year, the markets have seen some volatility that even strong tech earnings can’t seem to completely shake. Stubborn inflation and a more hawkish stance from the Fed have investors bracing for what’s next. From equities
Lots of investors have money “parked” in short-term instruments like Treasury bills, CDs, and money market funds because of high short-term interest rates. As those CDs and Treasurys mature, investors may be faced with what to do with that cash
On this week’s episode of Market Sense, we’re taking a look at the big takeaways from the first Quarter of 2024. What were the challenges investors faced in Q1? What can investors expect in Q2, and will the Fed cut rates in Q2? Plus, how to con
Economic indicators point to a strong economy, but a cultural historian at Fidelity explains why a growing number of people have a distorted view of the economy and their financial reality. A branch leader explains how this can lead to poor dec
The Market Sense team is marking America Saves Week by answering your questions about “Saving for What Matters Most.” What does it really take to meet long-term goals like emergency savings, college, and retirement? And how can investing help?
The Market Sense team discuss tax sensitive strategies designed to help keep more money in your portfolio and explain how our Fidelity professionals can help. Plus, they provide an economic “check-up" with the release of several new key gauges
Our Fidelity Professionals explain why they believe we’re now shifting to an environment of falling interest rates and accelerating earnings and weigh in on which investments, sectors and themes historically tend to do well in a falling rate en
Our Fidelity professionals discuss some of the most attractive potential options for income in the current interest-rate environment, the risks and rewards of income investing, plus how income investments can fit into a portfolio. As always, th
Our Fidelity professionals discuss the options and strategies for income investing and the risks and rewards of each. And they explain why this may be the time to act. Plus, as always, they’ll cover the latest market headlines, including the Fe
Our professionals break down Fidelity’s latest “State of Retirement Planning” and a variety of retirement savings strategies. Plus, they discuss where the U.S. economy may be in the business cycle and whether a recession may be farther out than
On this Super Tuesday episode of Market Sense, we’re speaking with Fidelity’s V.P. of Government Relations from Washington D.C., where a potential Government Shutdown is still a possibility. She’ll lay out areas where the 2024 Presidential Elec
It’s that time of year again! What are the tax changes for this year? In 20 minutes, we'll cover 5 areas where there are changes that might impact filing your taxes this year. Plus, what to keep in mind throughout the year to help reduce your t
Money can’t buy love, but money can complicate love! In addition to the market and economic headlines, our Fidelity professionals will dig into the findings from our “Couples and Money Study” – which Fidelity started conducting 17 years ago. Th
A new Calendar year can be a great opportunity to reflect on your financial progress and review your portfolio and goals for the future. What are the principles of a financial check-up? Plus, the Fed has been signaling that it may not be ready
The Fed's interest rate hiking campaign has impacted bond investors in a variety of ways. We’re answering viewers' questions about bonds! What will the impact be when the Fed starts cutting rates? And if the economy does enter into a recession,
Our Fidelity Professionals talk about the economic outlook as the markets settle into the new year! They then dive into a quick crash course on ETFs and ETPs. What’s the difference? And what’s the deal with the new spot Bitcoin ETP that was jus
Make your resolutions count this year! On this week’s episode of Market Sense, we dig into the data from Fidelity’s 15th annual financial resolutions survey. We will learn about people’s goals for 2024, how they are preparing, and the ways i