Emily Wood

Join Kevin Grimes, CEO of Grimes & Company, and Emily Wood, Wealth Manager, as they dissect critical market shifts this week. They explore the impact of rising global bond yields and Trump’s tariffs facing legal hurdles. The duo discusses signs of a cooling labor market and its implications for potential Fed rate cuts. Emily also offers strategies for younger generations navigating economic uncertainties, while Kevin shares insights into balancing investments with personal expenses amid an increasingly gloomy economic outlook.

Ben Wallace, a CFA and Research Director at Grimes, and Emily Wood, a CFP and Principal at Grimes, dive into the latest economic turmoil. They discuss how geopolitical tensions, particularly the Israel-Iran conflict, could impact markets. The duo addresses the Federal Reserve's recent decisions, concerns about stagflation, and the implications of the Genius Act on stablecoins. They also share crucial insights on managing retirement amidst potential risks to Social Security, advocating for strategic financial planning to weather market volatility.

In this insightful discussion, Ben Wallace, a seasoned research director and portfolio manager, teams up with Emily Wood, a principal and certified financial planner, to analyze the implications of recent U.S. trade deals in the wake of tariffs. They explore the potential for avoiding recession and dissect market reactions. Emily shares pivotal strategies for managing liquidity amidst volatility and highlights the impact of working moms on financial stability. Ben emphasizes the importance of historical trends in predicting market movements, setting the stage for a looming trade tsunami.