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Should You Sell Bonds And Buy CDs As Rates Rise? | Bankrate.com
Rising interest rates can change the calculus for bond and CD investors.
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JPMorgan's ultimate guide to the markets and the economy
JPMorgan Asset Management The US stock market has seen historically high levels of volatility since its correction in February. Tech stocks have gotten rocked since a massive Facebook data breach, prompting fears that both EU and US regulation will slow growth in the sector. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has been railing against China on trade- and that's causing some concerns in the markets. But that's not all, investors are also navigating their way through the economic data and expected Federal Reserve rate hikes, with an eye on inflation and wage growth. Investors are wondering what's next, and how to play the markets for the rest of what has been an eventful 2018.
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Cash was the lone investment class to generate positive returns in 2018. Anytime markets are volatile, it's the money you have tucked away that helps you sleep at night.
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Cash is going to continue to be an important contributor to a portfolio delivering returns that preserve purchasing power.
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The biggest barrier of saving is not being in the habit of saving. And establishing the habit of saving means prioritizing saving first and spending second.