Weekly Market Wrap: What to Watch

Markets move for a handful of reasons: earnings, interest rates, inflation data, and headlines. This week, keep an eye on the inflation print and how the central bank responds to it.

No one can predict short-term moves, but the long-term trend of stocks remains upward for patient investors. Use sharp dips as buying opportunities for your index fund purchases.

If volatility makes you nervous, remember your time horizon. The only people who lose money in a downturn are those who panic and sell.