Investor tips, market uncertainty, Mortgage applications

In today's volatile market (^GSPC, ^IXIC, ^DJI), investors are grappling with the challenge of determining which dips are worth buying. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management chief portfolio manager of equities Matt Stucky joins Wealth to discuss navigating this uncertainty. The financial landscape is changing, and for those nearing retirement, the uncertainty caused by market fluctuations and tariffs can be daunting. Lazetta & Associates founder and CEO Lazetta Rainey Braxton joins Wealth host Brad Smith to share practical advice on securing retirement funds and adjusting lifestyle plans for financial stability in uncertain times. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, mortgage applications surged nearly 10% — driven by a drop in mortgage rates amid tariff-related uncertainty. Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Claire Boston joins Wealth host Brad Smith to explain that while purchase and refinancing applications saw significant jumps, this trend is expected to be short-lived as mortgage rates are likely to rise again. Find this and other episodes of Wealth at https://finance.yahoo.com/videos/series/wealth/. Thoughts? Questions? Fan mail? Email us at [email protected]. Yahoo Finance's Wealth is hosted by Brad Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices