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@Mark I’m curious if going after global growth really helps my overall portfolio or if it just makes things more complicated and risky, and might not even fit my long-term investment plan.

The Federal Reserve’s 0.25% rate cut aims to boost a slowing economy by lowering borrowing costs, encouraging consumer spending, and supporting business investments. Cheaper loans for homes, cars, and expansions could help revive demand and stabilize employment.

However, risks remain if inflation resurges due to rising demand and supply constraints. With a tight job market, the Fed must carefully balance growth and inflation by closely monitoring key economic indicators and adjusting rates when necessary.

Yes, paying attention to international investments makes sense today. Diversifying globally can reduce dependence on one economy and capture growth from emerging markets. However, it’s important to balance this with an awareness of currency fluctuations, geopolitical risks, and your overall risk tolerance before investing abroad.

At the G7 summit, the leaders announced the Clean Energy Infrastructure Fund, but as an environmentalist, I wonder what kinds of commitments were made to save the environment and whether this fund will actually help combat climate change.

Skill gap is not only the main issue for the mismatch between the current unemployment rate and the number of job openings. There are many other factors also:

Candidates want a higher salary, which does not go with the current market rates. Some job seekers do not have the qualifications that companies want. Mismatched job locations. Work culture changes post-pandemic.

To minimize the taxes in retirement, you have to do very calculative thinking.

If your father is still working, tell him to contribute more to traditional IRAs and 401(k)s (both are retirement plans that offer tax benefits); this will reduce his current taxable income.

To keep up with inflation, select a long-term growth investment plans and tells him to add dividend-paying stocks to boost the portfolio.

Transfer their pre-tax retirement savings to a Roth IRA, as Roth contributions aren’t tax-deductible, regardless of your income.

Consult with an expert. He will create a personalized plan for your father according to their savings, income, and tax plans.