Month: July 2026
Geopolitical tension, rising oil prices and a leadership change at the Fed dominated the second quarter — yet U.S. equity markets finished near all-time highs. Keeping your long-term plan in focus remains a good approach as you head into the second half of 2026. The second quarter of 2026 will be remembered as one defined…
Weekly Market Commentary THE WEEK IN REVIEW: July 12-18, 2026 Don’t fall for the inflation head fake Last week’s inflation report for June surprised to the downside, reviving hopes for potential rate cuts later this year. But does anyone really think inflation has gone away? All that happened was that oil dropped from around $93…
Weekly Market Commentary THE WEEK IN REVIEW: July 5-11, 2026 The party’s over — and we’re right back to where we were With the end of the Fourth of July celebrations, the United States’ 250th birthday and the World Cup wrapping up, it’s time to get back to reality. Last Tuesday, President Donald Trump, while…
Download PDF Version Job loss can be financially and emotionally challenging, but with the right strategy, you can help protect your financial future and potentially emerge in a stronger position. Key Takeaways: Overview Amazon. Meta. Cisco. Spirit Airlines. What do these well-known companies have in common? They all laid off a portion of their staff…
Weekly Market Commentary THE WEEK IN REVIEW: June 28-July 4, 2026 Second-quarter comeback It’s hard to believe 2026 is half over! After a weak first quarter, driven largely by tensions in the Persian Gulf and higher energy prices, markets rebounded in a big way in the second quarter.1 As soon as the bombing stopped and…
AE Wealth Management: Weekly Market Insights | 7/19/26 – 7/25/26
Weekly Market Commentary THE WEEK IN REVIEW: July 19-25, 2026 Markets finally take notice — and it’s not pretty Perhaps because the data was light last week, markets started paying more attention to what’s going on with Iran. They were already skittish over worries about big tech profitability and the dizzying amounts being laid out…
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