What 2025 Means for Investors: Key Trends to Watch
By Matthew Nelson•Investments•READ TIME: 2 Min
Change is the name of the game in 2025, and it’s shaping up to be a big year for investors to keep their eyes wide open. Our firm recently had Michael Townsend, Managing Director, Legislative and Regulatory Affairs at Charles Schwab provide a presentation for our clients. Policy and Politics in 2025: Implications for Investors, dives into the critical political and economic developments that could shake up markets this year. It discusses the key trends investors should keep their hand on the pulse of and how these might shape the world of finance in the months ahead. The following is a glimpse of what you can expect for the year ahead of us.
The New Congress
With razor-thin Republican majorities, legislation could become a tug-of-war. Due to this look out for market impacts.
Economic Priorities
From inflation to government spending, 2025 offers plenty of issues that could push markets from one extreme to the other.
Taxes on the Brink
The tax cuts made in 2017 are set to expire. Consequently, a major fight looms over everything from corporate tax rates to Social Security benefits.
Fed Policy in Pause Mode
Interest rates are holding steady for now, but will the Fed make cuts? Investors are bracing for the next move.
Crypto in the Spotlight
Regulatory momentum is building around digital assets, bringing big potential shifts to the cryptocurrency world.
This is only scratching the surface. The decisions made this year, from tariffs to debt ceiling debates, will ripple across the economy and your portfolio.
Curious about how it might all play out? Download the full slide deck to get the in-depth analysis and see what’s ahead for your financial plan.
Don’t miss it—this is information every investor needs right now.
Stay ahead. Plan smart. Download now.
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