Practice ManagementJuly 18, 2018May 19, 2022 3rd Quarter 2018: The Tug-of-War Continues By: Curi Editorial Team 2 Minute Read We believe that financial markets are caught in a tug-of-war between the positive impact of late-cycle economics and negative forces connected to monetary policy and geopolitics. What does this mean for investors? Keep an Eye on Positive & Negative Market Forces As we look toward the second half of 2018, we reiterate our assertion that this struggle between opposing forces is ongoing and will continue for the near-term. Whether the positive impact of economic growth is likely to exceed the negative impact of rising interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty is the major question facing investors. The dispersion of asset class returns in the second quarter 2018 reflects the degree to which factors on either side of the tug-of-war are impacting individual investment strategies differently: Diversification Remains Key From the perspective of strategic portfolio allocation, we recommend investors remain highly diversified in this uncertain environment. Within strategic target ranges, investors might consider holding greater cash balances to buffer portfolio volatility and provide dry powder in the event of a market selloff. Watch our video to learn more about our third quarter investment outlook. Investors interested in learning more about our perspective can visit the Curi Capital website or reach out to the Capital team directly at 919.890.0515. Curi Editorial Team Rediscover the joy of medicine Subscribe SHARE News & Knowledge READ NEXT July 15, 2022Practice Management | Risk Management Advanced Practice Provider Case Study: Inappropriate Follow Up of Symptoms A 26-year-old patient presented to his primary care office after two emergency department visits for bloody diarrhea over a two-week period. The patient’s chart showed that… Read more July 7, 2022July 7, 2022Health Policy | Practice Management No Surprises Act: What You Need to Know This fact sheet boils down the No Surprises Act passed in December 2020 to the “need-to-know” basics on how it may affect your practice. Read more June 24, 2022June 24, 2022Clinical Care | Patient Management | Practice Management | Risk Management Advanced Practice Provider Case Study: Failure to Monitor Patient Care A patient presented to a medical practice with complaints of shortness of breath, chest pain, and frequent burping. For four months, he was treated by one… Read more