Why Investing Early Is the Key to Achieving Financial Goals

Just like in the stock market, greater uncertainty has led to swings in the bond market. These moves, driven by tariffs and a dispute between the White House and the Fed, have pushed interest rates and bond yields higher.

Federal Reserve policy has been a key driver of markets over the past few years. It’s not surprising to investors that changes in policy direction have resulted in market swings, most notably in 2022 when the Fed began to hike rates, and again last year when investors anticipated Fed rate cuts.