Good News, Bad News… We’ll See

Good News, Bad News… We’ll See

Author: Fi Plan Partners April 23, 2026 Duration: 2:11

On this week’s episode of Educational Insights, Trey Booth shares the timeless story of a Chinese farmer to reframe how we interpret today’s headlines and market events. He connects this perspective to modern topics like tariffs, artificial intelligence, and economic uncertainty, illustrating how initial reactions often fail to capture the full picture. In a world driven by rapid news cycles, patience and perspective remain essential disciplines for making sound investment decisions.

Watch to learn more.

Trey Booth, CFA®, AIF®
Chief Investment Officer
Wealth Consultant
Email Trey Booth here

Fi Plan Partners is an independent investment firm in Birmingham, AL, with a team of professionals serving clients across the nation through financial planning, wealth management and business consulting. The team at Fi Plan Partners creates strategies in the best interest of their clients using fee based investing.

The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be invested into directly.

Economic forecasts set forth in this presentation may not develop as predicted.

No strategy can ensure success or protect against a loss.
Stock investing involves risk including potential loss of principal.

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