The Retirement Mindset Shift: Deciding When to Ease Off Risk
Changing gears from growth to protection isn’t easy for some folks. How do you do it? And when?
3.1.25
Brad McMillan
Commonwealth’s Brad McMillan recaps February’s market and economic news. February was a tough month for U.S. markets. The S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq all fell, with the Nasdaq getting hit the hardest. Despite the disappointing month, fundamentals showed signs of positive momentum, boosted by a strong jobs report and fourth-quarter earnings growth. Markets, however, still face real risks—including policy uncertainty, debt ceiling concerns, and the planned rollout of tariffs. Will we see market appreciation ahead, or is volatility still looming? Stay tuned and find out.
