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While supply chain bottlenecks have lasted longer than initially expected, LGIMA says it believes inventories will eventually catch up as demand moderates.

They see plenty of growth potential in a market they say is driven and distorted by fiscal and monetary policies—a situation which could spell trouble for unprepared individual investors.

It is always tempting for long-term investors to get caught up in weekly market moves, but experts continue to stress the importance of maintaining a strategic perspective and avoiding emotional and overly reactive decisions.

Despite the market rebound, 2021 reports find retirement planning contributions were still low. 

In the current market environment, safe assets simply do not pay what they once did, but that doesn’t mean annuities have become less attractive. In fact, on a relative basis, annuities currently make a lot of economic sense. 

On the heels of a 12-year bull market, investors unrealistically still expect outsized returns, Natixis finds.

But those who fall short on saving are experiencing financial stress.

For some years now, advisory firm owners have enjoyed a sellers’ market that has spurred record merger and acquisition volumes.

Retirement investors have little choice but to stay the course; even backing away from the markets for a short period can prove detrimental to long-term returns.

“Although the unfortunate reality is that volatility like this may be here to stay until the coronavirus runs its course, experience has proven time and time again that cool heads typically prevail,” analysts say.

Investors continue to favor fixed income, the Alight Solutions 401(k) Index finds.

Asset managers also expect modest economic growth to shift investors’ attention to smaller companies, value stocks and cyclical sectors.

Investment experts remind retirement investors that international investments can help to diversify a portfolio

Brexit uncertainty. An inverted yield curve. A burgeoning trade dispute between the U.S. and China. Slowing global growth and shifting currency valuations. Is it all enough to spark a recession?