On Wednesday, President Trump announced a 25% import tax on all foreign-made cars to become permanently effective April 2nd. 

Following the meeting of the Fed’s Open Market Committee, investors were anxiously waiting to hear their decisions regarding interest rates and the current trajectory of the US economy.

Consumers continue to feel uncertain about current economic conditions while worries still remain regarding our political environment.

President Trump has announced a range of tariffs on major trade partners like China, Mexico, and Canada. China has responded with their own tariffs on imports from the US. These tariffs will negatively impact every economy involved. 

The nonfarm payroll measures the number of workers in the US except those who work in farming, private households, non-profits, sole proprietorships, active military or self-employment.

Here are some recent trends with the PCE and what they signify for the US economy:

All of us interact with artificial intelligence on a daily basis.  A large part of the economic growth in the US has been fueled by investments in artificial intelligence.

The investing landscape in 2025 will change in many ways.

As 2025 kicks off, over 60% of New Year’s resolutions were finance or money related. In order to get the best financial advice for 2025, let’s look at what certified financial planners say is most important!

Real Estate values turned positive in 2024, signaling the start of a pricing rebound following the correction seen after Covid. With transaction volumes ticking up, many expect a strong multi-year recovery, consistent with previous real estate cycles.

The Fed began its easing cycle with the first rate cut since 2020. Here’s how it could impact multifamily real estate investors.

The equity markets have a tendency to rally! This aligns with the idea that markets dislike uncertainty, and once the election is over, participants can better navigate the investment environment with more clarity.

Today was the important "U.S. Employment Report"
So, what is it & why does it influence Wall Street and the economy?

Depending on your current asset mix and long-term goals, adding alternative investments to your portfolio could help you access new areas of the market.

Who Invests In  Alternative Investments?

Most alternative investment assets are held by institutional investors or accredited, sophisticated, high-net-worth individuals because of their complex nature, lack of regulation, and degree of risk. Many alternative investments also have higher minimum investment and fee structure when compared to standard investments.