The Fed stated on Wednesday that they’re raising rates 50 basis points, or half a percent. Chairman Powell also stated that a 75-basis-point hike in the future wasn’t on the table and provided some optimistic commentary on inflation. This reveals a potential positive out there for stocks over the medium- and longer-term because if the Fed talks tough on inflation, yet they don’t raise rates as much as feared, then we have a natural backing off of inflation. Hear more about the three headwinds on stocks and what else is working right now on this episode of the Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

Stocks this week saw the biggest gain and the biggest one-day loss than we’ve seen for the entire year. What happened? Markets were shrugging off Chairman Powell’s commentary, pricing in a 75-basis-point raise hike—even though that’s not what Chairman Powell said. China’s PMI crashed and the markets didn’t like it. What should you make of last week? This week’s market briefing explains.

Taxes are going to go up, it is inevitable. However, what can you do to minimize the impact it has upon your retirement plans? Find out in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

Some people are worried that we might be heading into a recession in 2022. However, many indictors in our economy contradict that sentiment. What factors should you be paying attention to? Find out in this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing.

Lets say you inherit an IRA? What do you need to do? Find out the steps you need to take depending on what kind of IRA in this Protect Your Assets Briefing.