Jessica Abrams

When the news turns grim and market volatility increases, it can feel like uncertainty is everywhere. Scroll through the headlines and it makes sense why investors feel uneasy. A war in Iran and an ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine have led to a surge in global energy prices, sparking fears of higher inflation. Evidence suggesting tariffs put on imported goods have been passed through to us, the consumer and small business, putting further upward pressure on inflation.