On May 13, 2019, escalating trade tensions between the United States and China sparked a worldwide stock sell-off that wiped out more than $1 trillion in global equity values.¹ The markets recovered over the next three days, but tensions between the economic giants continued to drive volatility with no resolution in sight.² Investors sometimes overreact to short-term event

Over the past month, we’ve seen a lot of volatility in the stock market,  including a 1,000-plus point drop for the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA). I, along with my team, are monitoring the situation closely to ensure your portfolio continues to be well-positioned.