Inside Q1 2025: Market Moves, Global Shifts, and Retirement Impacts

In this episode of 401(k) Roundtable , Rick Unser is joined by Mike Arone, Chief Investment Strategist at State Street Global Advisors. Together, they break down key insights from Q1 2025, including the impact of tariffs and trade uncertainty, current economic indicators, and the potential risks facing investors. The conversation also explores how international markets are performing relative to the U.S., as well as emerging trends in capital allocation and investment strategy — particularly in the context of retirement planning. Rick and Mike take a closer look at the evolving role of private equity in retirement portfolios, the liquidity challenges that come with it, and the importance of real assets in building diversified long-term strategies. They also touch on recent shifts in investor behavior amid market volatility and reinforce the importance of maintaining a disciplined approach to investing.

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Inside Q1 2025: Market Moves, Global Shifts, and Retirement Impacts is an episode from 401(k) Fridays Podcast by Rick Unser.

This episode is 55:09 long.

This episode was published on May 13, 2025.

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