The Fed's Commentary Is Moving the Market -- How Investors Should Respond

The stock market got a bit choppy after the Federal Reserve's press conference on June 16. The VIX jumped up while major stock indexes dropped following the central bank's commentary. This big market move comes without any major company-specific news or new economic indicators. For the time being, the No. 1 force impacting your equity portfolio is monetary policy.

We know for certain that investors are closely watching the Fed. As talk ramps up about inflation, recovery, tapering, and rate hikes, you should take the necessary steps to ensure that your portfolio can thrive no matter what happens.

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