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Reacting to Geopolitical Volatility

In this market overview, we look at some of the great volatile geopolitical events of our nation and how the market responded historically. The overview includes a review of the stock market volatility during elections, how high stock valuations have not been a great predictor of performance, money market fund yields, and more.

November 7, 2024
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