With mortgage rates hovering around 7% and New Jersey home prices showing no signs of softening, affordability is top of mind for many young and first-time buyers.

Henry Mercer has 45+ years of investment management experience and most recently served as President of Mercer Capital Advisers, Inc., which he founded in 1999.

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While the timing and extent of any future moves remain uncertain, the evidence suggests that the case for easing is gaining traction - even if not yet broadly embraced.

By the end of the quarter, the S&P had dipped into correction territory before recovering slightly, finishing just shy of 10% below its February peak.

Historically, the biggest up days in the market don’t tend to show up during periods of calm or stability.

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As the first quarter progresses, the House of Representatives has passed a new spending bill, introducing several measures aimed at boosting the economy and benefiting everyday investors.

With new tariffs imposed on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, and immediate retaliatory measures from these nations, investors are grappling with uncertainty.