Politics

2024 election: separating fact from fear

President Biden’s withdrawal marked a new phase in America’s political saga. The decision sparked intense reactions from all corners of the political spectrum. Investors were left to distill the news and determine the potential impact on markets. Emotions are expected during volatile times, but they should never drive portfolio decisions.

2024 legislation roundup

Meeting at the tail end of the biennial budget cycle on the eve of a general election, the second-year session of the Legislature is something of an anticlimax to a time when lawmaking and politicking compete for the time and attention of legislators.

Strong enough to take the hits

People who drive and analyze the New Hampshire economic engine agree that interest rates, inflation, housing and child care are the challenges facing an otherwise strong New Hampshire economy at mid-year.