The latest Bureau of Labor Statistics report shows the U.S. job market cooled notably in 2025, with slower hiring, rising unemployment, and several months of
You’ve likely seen recent headlines about the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces. While the geopolitical implications are significant, many investors are
Read to learn more about the key economic and market themes shaping 2026, highlighting opportunities and risks related to valuations, artificial intelligence, monetary policy, global growth, and the importance of maintaining a balanced, long-term investment strategy.
At its December 2025 meeting, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate by 0.25% to a range of 3.5%–3.75%, reflecting the difficult balance between easing
November’s market volatility reflected shifting risk appetite, delayed economic data from the government shutdown, and changing expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. Despite the uncertainty, markets and diversified portfolios largely stabilized by month-end, underscoring the importance of maintaining a long-term perspective.
• The September jobs report was delayed more than six weeks due to the government shutdown. The October report will not be released because surveys
With artificial intelligence dominating headlines and driving the stock market to new highs, many investors are asking whether we’re in another bubble like the dot-com
Explore how financial markets remained strong and reached new highs in October despite challenges like a government shutdown, trade tensions, and shifting Federal Reserve policies, emphasizing the importance of long-term, diversified investing.
This paper examines the implied valuation of the S&P 500 versus historical normalized measures of central tendency.
Lawmakers are once again struggling to pass a federal budget, raising the prospect of a government shutdown. While such events can disrupt government operations and workers, history shows they’ve had minimal lasting impact on financial markets. Market stability tends to persist because shutdowns are temporary and don’t alter underlying economic fundamentals. For long-term investors, maintaining focus on strategy rather than reacting to political drama remains the best course of action.