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Financial Perspectives: Market Volatility in 2026 – Don’t Let Headlines Drive Your Financial Plan

Gretchen Muller

Gretchen Muller , MBA

Kent Kramer

Kent Kramer , CFP®, AIF®

02/14/26

Market Volatility in 2026: Don’t Let Headlines Drive Your Financial Plan | Financial Perspectives

In early 2026, concerning headlines feel nonstop and uncertainty can make investors wonder, “should I adjust my financial plan?” In this episode, Gretchen Muller and Kent Kramer discuss how to separate market noise vs fundamentals and share a planning-first approach to staying disciplined through volatility.

0:00 – Introduction & Current Geopolitical Climate

2:55 – 2025 Tariff Case Study

5:52 – Politics, Elections, & Market Performance

9:21 – Why Uncertainty Can Be a Good Thing

14:34 – Foster Group’s Investment Philosophy

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