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Q3 2025 Performance Review: Navigating a market torn between AI boom and recession risk
Stocks had another strong quarter in 3Q. The Morningstar Global Markets index rose 7.57% for the quarter, ending just below the all-time high set in September. Gains were powered by enthusiasm for Artificial Intelligence, hope for Fed rate cuts, and strong flows from individual investors. However, there are a number of risks that also became ... Read more
Fed cuts rates to battle recession risk, looking past inflation spike.
The Federal Reserve cut its target interest rate by 0.25% at the September 17 meeting. This has Wall Street wondering what comes next. Is this the start of a series of rate cuts? Or will lingering inflation problems make future cuts difficult? Here are our views on these questions and more. Weakening labor market convinced ... Read more
How to spot a private investment scam: A real-life due diligence guide.
The world of private investing can be challenging. There are some good investment opportunities out there, but there are also a lot of overly optimistic claims, false promises, and even outright scams. We happened to uncover an alleged scam when a Facet member asked us if they should invest in a certain private investment opportunity. ... Read more