In These Uncertain Times, A Long-Term Strategy is Best
These seem to be uncertain times on several fronts. The situation in the Middle East remains unsettled, with the threat of regional war that could expand outside the region. In America, political discourse has devolved into name-calling and threats. As we approach an election in six months, we are experiencing the first-ever criminal trials of a former president and current presidential candidate. Both the major party candidates would be among the oldest U.S. presidents in history. And recent market activity suggests this uncertainty is making the markets skittish.