Many expect the markets to calm down as the election progresses, but from where I sit, these trends look poised to continue. They may even become more pronounced. If either side is forced to commit to ideas that are perceived as damaging to business, the election will become even more central to market performance.

In short, things seem unlikely to calm down. Expect volatility to continue through the election—and probably well beyond.

Brad McMillan is the chief investment officer at Commonwealth Financial Network, the nation’s largest privately held independent broker/dealer-RIA. He is the primary spokesperson for Commonwealth’s investment divisions. This post originally appeared on The Independent Market Observer, a daily blog authored by Brad McMillan.
 

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