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As we look ahead to 2025, we know the scars of high inflation in 2022 and the higher interest rates that came with it are still with us. We’ve seen it in global elections, where incumbents have been rejected across the political spectrum. We’ve seen it in consumer sentiment surveys, which h …

In this week’s episode of Take 5, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist at Carson Group, present their 2025 economic outlook. They foresee no recession, steady economic growth, and stock gains of 12-15%. Bonds may perform excep …

Gain key insights on the markets for the upcoming year with Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist. Download Guide

Current Market Volatility Normal for a Bull Market The S&P 500 is off to a bit of a rocky start in 2025, an extension of weakness in December 2024. We are already getting questions about whether it’s time to panic, with bearish narratives starting to come out of hibernation across socia …

As we step into 2025, we know a new year has the potential to bring us opportunities and uncertainties. As your financial partner, we are committed to guiding you through evolving economic trends, global shifts and market fluctuations. The five key areas we are paying attention to in 2025 are:

In this week’s episode of Take 5, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist at Carson Group, explore the implications of tariffs and their market impact. Tune in as they discuss recent tariff-related announcements, including potent …

Welcome to our first Weekly Market Commentary for 2025. We’ll kick off the year by looking back at a few of our favorite charts for 2024. Then, with the 119th Congress newly sworn in on Friday, January 3, we also take a look at some policy mistakes that could derail our largely bullish poli …

This week on Take 5, Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist at Carson Group, and Barry Gilbert outline five key themes for 2025, emphasizing long-term investing over market timing. Tune in as they discuss: Expectations of potential market pullbacks The importance of staying invested Avo …

“Stocks take the escalator up, but the elevator down.” Old investing maxim

In the final episode of Take 5 of 2024, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, discusses three main worries for the upcoming year, 2025. They highlight that while stocks have seen significant gains recently, the next year may not replicate this trend. Additionally, a strong …