The first half of 2025 has been anything but predictable. Join the Market Sense team for an extended conversation about the state of the economy, and how to balance risk and opportunity in this market, no matter what stage of life you're in.

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What are alternative investments and are they right for you? On this episode of Market Sense, a Fidelity professional on alternative investments explores the different types of alternatives and their unique features. We’ll also talk about strategies for using alternative investments to help diversify portfolios and potentially manage risk.

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Investors are piling billions into ETFs with the backdrop of market uncertainty. On this episode of Market Sense, a Fidelity brokerage coach will talk about the different types of ETFs and the trends she’s seeing in the ETF market. She’ll also talk about strategies to potentially protect your portfolio. Plus, all your latest economic news and headlines.

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Are recession risks rising? On this episode of Market Sense, we get an “economic pulse check” on the stock and bond markets, the potential global impact from tariffs, GDP contraction, and whether the Fed will cut rates later this year. Plus, our Fidelity pros weigh in on the long-awaited comeback for international stocks and the record-breaking gold rush.

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Market volatility is stressful, but it can also provide a potential window of opportunity for planning and investing decisions. On this episode of Market Sense, we discuss how to leverage retirement accounts with dollar-cost averaging and explain why now might be a good time for a Roth conversion. Plus, all your market headlines including the latest on the tech rally and tariffs.

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On this episode of Market Sense, we're discussing the latest developments on tariffs and markets. Plus, we're answering our audience's questions about stock market volatility, retirement, as well as more liquid, low-risk options that can deliver a fixed return.

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The tariff about-face sent stocks soaring, after worries Wall Street was entering a bear market. But are we still at risk of a looming recession? And how concerned should investors be about surprising recent moves in the bond market? On this episode of Market Sense, our Fidelity pros discuss what the latest developments could mean for the markets, the economy and investors.

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The announcement of new US tariffs has sparked a resurgence of market volatility. But what do they actually mean for the economy and investors? On this episode of Market Sense, Fidelity pros discuss the latest market selloff, the potential long-term impacts of tariffs, and how to protect your money.

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We are watching the markets closely and preparing for Q2 as the Trump administration prepares to unveil additional changes to tariff policies. Hear from our Fidelity pros on how they are interpreting this year’s volatility and preparing for the rest of 2025.

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The spring housing market is upon us and home buyers, sellers, and investors may be watching inventory and wondering if the market will improve. Fidelity’s VP of Mortgage Lending gives us his take on the current housing market dynamics and how both buyers and sellers can be successful in this market. Plus, why have mortgage rates stayed so high, and when might they finally come down?

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