Tag: Economic Forecasts

Investing Beyond Politics: Navigating Turbulent Times with Austyn Whittenburg (Ep 48)

Investing Beyond Politics: Navigating Turbulent Times with Austyn Whittenburg (Ep 48)

Welcome to a special episode of the Wealth of Insight podcast with your host, Austyn Whittenburg. Get ready to dive into a crucial topic that impacts us all – politics and its intersection with investing. Austyn breaks down the historical relationship between political events and the market, revealing surprising insights that challenge common perceptions.

In this episode, Austyn covers:

  • The Market’s Impartial Stance: Explore how the market reacts to uncertainty and why it remains impartial to political affiliations.
  • Election Year Volatility: Understand the historical trends in the first five months of election years, and how the market tends to stabilize as election season progresses.
  • Long-Term Focus: Discover why keeping politics out of investing is crucial for long-term success, and how emotional decisions can be detrimental to your financial goals.
  • Historical Performance: Delve into the historical performance of the market under different political administrations, highlighting that markets have seen positive returns in most election years.
  • Diversification Strategies: Austin emphasizes the importance of diversification in a long-term investment strategy and how it can help navigate market volatility.
  • Practical Insights: Gain practical advice on how to build portfolios that anticipate volatility and market changes, rather than reacting impulsively.

Join Austyn as he brings a wealth of insight into separating political noise from sound investment decisions. Don’t let the uncertainty of politics dictate your financial future – empower yourself with knowledge and make informed choices.

Have questions or want to share your thoughts? Reach out to Austyn at Whittenburg Wealth Partners’ website or text him at 801-839-7056. Subscribe and share the Wealth of Insight podcast with your friends and family for more valuable financial wisdom. Remember, your financial journey starts with informed decisions.

 

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2024: What We’re Watching (Ep. 47)

2024: What We’re Watching (Ep. 47)

What will 2024 look like?

Let’s talk about our anticipations for 2024 and what we’re keeping our eyes on.

Austyn Whittenburg goes over the economic forecast for 2024. He tackles the question of an impending recession and provides insights into stock and bond market trends, all while considering the influence of global events.

Austyn discusses:

  • The economic outlook for 2024
  • What he anticipates the potential recession will look like
  • Stock and Bond market trends 
  • Considerations around geopolitical factors
  • And more

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The economic forecasts set forth in this material may not develop as predicted and there can be no guarantee that strategies promoted will be successful.

Bonds are subject to market and interest rate risk if sold prior to maturity. Bond values will decline as interest rates rise and bonds are subject to availability and change in price.

Government bonds and Treasury bills are guaranteed by the US government as to the timely payment of principal and interest and, if held to maturity, offer a fixed rate of return and fixed principal value.

There is no guarantee that a diversified portfolio will enhance overall returns or outperform a non-diversified portfolio. Diversification does not protect against market risk.