Published on 5 Apr 2024 on Insider Monkey via Yahoo Finance

12 Best Low-Risk Investments in April 2024

In this article, we will take a look at the 12 best low-risk investments in April 2024. To skip our analysis of the recent market trends and market activity, you can go directly to see the 5 Best Low-Risk Investments in April 2024.

The stock market in 2024 presents a stark contrast to the landscape investors encountered at the onset of the coronavirus pandemic and in its immediate aftermath. Pre-pandemic, global stocks exhibited robust performance, fueling speculation that America's reign as a global economic powerhouse might be waning, with emerging players like China poised to challenge U.S. dominance. More prevalently, inflation continued to rise in February, maintaining the Federal Reserve's trajectory to delay any interest rate cuts until at least the summer.

In addition, a string of concerning developments began on March 11 with a New York Federal Reserve survey revealing an acceleration in consumer expectations over the longer term in February, with additional reports showing a 3.2% year-over-year increase in consumer prices. Finally, on March 14, concerns heightened further with the release of data indicating rising pipeline pressures at the wholesale level. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report added to the inflation worries, revealing a 0.6% increase in the producer price index for February, double the Dow Jones estimate.