Ark Royal Wealth Management March 2025 Trade Winds Credit: @uncwmenshoops on X Human Interest & Current Events Your favorite snacks are getting a makeover— with growing demand for cleaner ingredients, food companies are scrambling to make sure your guilty pleasures come with slightly less guilt. Austin has become a favorite travel destination, both for business and visiting family. It’s a city that has transformed from sleepy college town to urban metroplex. Texas Monthly has a moving story...

ARK ROYAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT Three Charts That Have Our Attention If you are curious about what’s going on in the market or economy, we’d like to share some charts / graphics that we think are insightful. Tariff Implications. The U.S. trade deficit varies with key trading partners, showing significant imbalances with China, the EU, and Mexico, particularly in machinery, transport equipment, and manufactured goods. Amid trade tensions, investors should prioritize diversification, as trade...

March 2025 Planning Tip Are You Holding Too Much Cash? What to Do with Excess Savings With interest rates near five year highs, many investors are keeping more cash than usual. While earning 4-5% in a high-yield savings account or money market fund feels great, is holding too much cash hurting your long-term financial plan? It's important to balance liquidity with long-term growth to ensure your wealth works for you over time. Why Holding Excess Cash Can Be a Problem While it may feel safe to...