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From Fed Shake-Ups to Tariff Trouble: Protecting Your Portfolio Now | Rise UP!

Aug 29, 2025
In this discussion, Alexis Miller, a Director of Investment Research, and David Mandelbaum, a Portfolio Manager at OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners, delve into pressing market issues. They analyze the fallout from Trump's firing of Fed Governor Lisa Cook and its implications for monetary policy. The talk shifts to Nvidia's mixed earnings amidst evolving AI dynamics and the recent steep tariffs on Indian goods that could disrupt global trade. Their insights highlight the importance of strategic portfolio management in an uncertain market.
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INSIGHT

Fed Independence Shapes Market Confidence

  • Removing a Fed governor before investigations conclude risks perceptions of political influence over monetary policy.
  • That perceived erosion of Fed independence can drive volatility and push money into gold and away from U.S. Treasuries.
INSIGHT

AI Leadership May Rotate From Hardware

  • NVIDIA's strong size and high expectations mean even modest slowing can shift market leadership.
  • AI adoption may continue, but winners could rotate from infrastructure to software, healthcare, and financials with clearer monetization paths.
ADVICE

Rebalance To Reduce Concentration Risk

  • Rebalance if your equity allocation grew after the rally to avoid overweighting concentrated mega-cap names.
  • Consider diversifying into underrepresented sectors and non-correlated assets rather than market-timing.
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