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The Federal Reserve held rates steady as earnings from four Magnificent 7 companies led to mixed market reactions, suggesting that investors increasingly want evidence that AI spending is translating into durable revenue and earnings growth. While interest rates may remain higher for longer, resilient economic growth, strong corporate earnings and broader participation across sectors continues to support equities.

Brian Therien, Investment Strategist, explains what this means and how this could impact investors in the latest Weekly Market Wrap.



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Renewed U.S.–Iran tensions are driving oil prices higher, bringing inflation concerns back into focus and raising questions about whether the Federal Reserve may need to adjust its approach.

Angelo Kourkafas, Sr. Global Investment Strategist, offers perspective on the recent developments and how they could impact investors in the latest Weekly Market Wrap: https://bit.ly/4vUZup1

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing “fine,” but still a little uneasy about the future, you’re not alone.

A recent Wall Street Journal article shared findings from our research with Gallup showing that 51% of Americans are living in this “financial middle,” feeling steady for now, but aware how quickly things could shift.

What I find encouraging is that people who feel financially fulfilled are 4.3x more likely to have a financial advisor. Because having someone to help you think through decisions and build a plan can bring a lot more clarity and confidence.

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4waNKzD

Source: Gallup & Edward Jones, "Money and Meaning: Understanding Financial Fulfillment," 2026.

After an AI-driven rally earlier this year, markets are taking a breather, with leadership rotating across sectors, and investors anticipating second quarter earnings season. Head of Investment Strategy Mona Mahajan explains what this could mean for investors in the latest Weekly Market Wrap.

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Renewed U.S.-Iran tensions keep geopolitics in focus. However, investor attention remains centered on AI, where strong earnings and periodic bouts of volatility continue to shape market leadership and sentiment.

Angelo Kourkafas, Sr. Global Investment Strategist, offers perspective on the recent developments and portfolio positioning for the second half of the year in our Weekly Market Wrap.

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As we enter the second half of the year, we're watching three key trends that are likely to shape the economic and market outlook: the health of the labor market, the path of oil prices and gas prices at the pump, and the direction of interest rates set by the Federal Reserve.

Our Principal, Head of Investment Strategy Mona Mahajan breaks down these key variables and what they might mean for investors overall: https://bit.ly/4fln5tP

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How should investors position amid today's competing market forces? Our Senior Economist James McCann dives into the fundamentals and explores what they might mean for portfolios in our latest Weekly Market Wrap: https://bit.ly/4eKRSAh