--- title: Diazo Insights | Justin J. Long CFP® (2) description: We’re not just here to manage your wealth. We’re here to help you understand how your money is being invested. 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Long CFP® ## Posts by Justin J. Long CFP® ### [July 2025 Market Observations](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/july-2025-market-observations) by [Justin J. Long CFP®](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/author/justin-j-long-cfp) 6 min read Jul 3, 2025, 9:20:54 AM Where We Were 2024 followed through on gains in 2023, driven higher by gradual declines in inflation expectations and gradual increases in employment, consumer spending, … [Read Story](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/july-2025-market-observations) [![](https://blog.diazo.com/hubfs/Diazo-July2025.jpg)](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/july-2025-market-observations) **Topics:** [Politics](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/tag/politics) | [Markets](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/tag/markets) ### [June 2025 Market Observations](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/june-2025-market-observations) by [Justin J. Long CFP®](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/author/justin-j-long-cfp) 8 min read Jun 3, 2025, 6:33:51 AM Where We Were 2024 followed through on gains in 2023, driven higher by gradual declines in inflation expectations and gradual increases in employment, consumer spending, … [Read Story](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/june-2025-market-observations) [![](https://blog.diazo.com/hubfs/Diazo-June25.jpg)](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/june-2025-market-observations) **Topics:** [Politics](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/tag/politics) | [Markets](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/tag/markets) ### [May 2025 Market Observations](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/may-2025-market-observations) by [Justin J. Long CFP®](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/author/justin-j-long-cfp) 8 min read May 5, 2025, 10:19:27 AM Where We Were 2024 followed through on gains in 2023, driven higher by gradual declines in inflation expectations and gradual increases in employment, consumer spending, … [Read Story](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/may-2025-market-observations) [![](https://blog.diazo.com/hubfs/Diazo-May2025.jpg)](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/may-2025-market-observations) **Topics:** [Politics](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/tag/politics) | [Markets](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/tag/markets) ### [January 2025 Market Observations](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/january-2025-market-observations) by [Justin J. Long CFP®](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/author/justin-j-long-cfp) 12 min read Jan 6, 2025, 10:01:12 AM Where We Were Following 2022’s broad declines in equity and fixed income markets, 2023 turned out to be an extraordinary surprise. Equities rallied for the first half, th … [Read Story](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/january-2025-market-observations) [![](https://blog.diazo.com/hubfs/Diazo-Jan2025.jpg)](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/january-2025-market-observations) **Topics:** [Politics](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/tag/politics) | [Markets](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/tag/markets) ### [October 2024 Market Observations](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/october-2024-market-observations) by [Justin J. Long CFP®](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/author/justin-j-long-cfp) 7 min read Oct 2, 2024, 10:41:33 AM Where We Were Following 2022’s broad declines in equity and fixed income markets, 2023 turned out to be an extraordinary surprise. Equities rallied for the first half, th … [Read Story](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/october-2024-market-observations) [![](https://blog.diazo.com/hubfs/Diazo-Oct2024.jpg)](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/october-2024-market-observations) **Topics:** [Politics](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/tag/politics) | [Markets](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/tag/markets) ### [Guide to Recessions](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/insights/guide-to-recessions) by [Justin J. Long CFP®](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/author/justin-j-long-cfp) 10 min read Sep 22, 2022, 12:00:00 AM When is the next U.S. recession and how should you prepare for it? Recession has been a huge topic of conversation the last few months with clients, friends, and family. … [Read Story](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/insights/guide-to-recessions) [![](https://blog.diazo.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Diazo-GuideRecessions.jpg)](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/insights/guide-to-recessions) **Topics:** [Politics](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/tag/politics) | [Markets](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/tag/markets) ### [3 Steps to Escape Portfolio Panic (+ 2 Ugly Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs)](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/insights/3-steps-to-escape-portfolio-panic) by [Justin J. Long CFP®](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/author/justin-j-long-cfp) 9 min read Jul 21, 2022, 12:00:00 AM Is a recession coming? Maybe. [Read Story](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/insights/3-steps-to-escape-portfolio-panic) [![](https://blog.diazo.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/blog-1.png)](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/insights/3-steps-to-escape-portfolio-panic) **Topics:** [Politics](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/tag/politics) | [Markets](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/tag/markets) ### [We're in Bear Country. What Now?](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/insights/were-in-bear-country-what-now) by [Justin J. Long CFP®](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/author/justin-j-long-cfp) 3 min read Jun 16, 2022, 12:00:00 AM Well, it happened. We knew that markets were going to continue their wild ride, and here we are. [Read Story](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/insights/were-in-bear-country-what-now) [![](https://blog.diazo.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Diazo-BearCountry-1.jpg)](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/insights/were-in-bear-country-what-now) **Topics:** [Politics](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/tag/politics) | [Markets](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/tag/markets) ### [Uncertainty vs Reality (Question Inside)](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/insights/uncertainty-vs-reality-question-inside) by [Justin J. Long CFP®](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/author/justin-j-long-cfp) 2 min read Jun 9, 2022, 12:00:00 AM A philosophical question for you before we dive into the latest. Is the world more uncertain right now than it has been in the past? [Read Story](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/insights/uncertainty-vs-reality-question-inside) [![](https://blog.diazo.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Diazo-UncertaintyReality.jpg)](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/insights/uncertainty-vs-reality-question-inside) **Topics:** [Politics](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/tag/politics) | [Markets](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/tag/markets) ### [Recession Ahead? (Hope Inside)](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/insights/recession-ahead-hope-inside) by [Justin J. Long CFP®](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/author/justin-j-long-cfp) 3 min read Apr 22, 2022, 12:00:00 AM Today, a quick overview of what's going on in the financial and economic world. For a more in depth discussion join us for our quarterly market update on May 3rd at noon … [Read Story](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/insights/recession-ahead-hope-inside) [![](https://blog.diazo.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Diazo_RecessionAhead.jpg)](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/insights/recession-ahead-hope-inside) **Topics:** [Politics](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/tag/politics) | [Markets](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/tag/markets) [Prev](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/author/justin-j-long-cfp/page/1) [All Posts](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/all) [Next](https://blog.diazo.com/diazo-insights/author/justin-j-long-cfp/page/3) *Information presented is believed to be factual and up-to-date, but we do not guarantee its accuracy and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of any topics discussed. All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the authors on the date of the post and are subject to change. 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