Heidi Walsh

The Fed held rates steady, but markets remain focused on whether tighter financial conditions will be enough to bring inflation back to target. Read Northwestern Mutual’s latest weekly market commentary. http://spr.ly/6183BE71A7

Tariffs and inflation remain in focus as the Fed weighs its next move. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management CIO Brent Schutte explains what this could mean for markets. http://spr.ly/6184BEaWX0

Markets may be starting to broaden beyond the AI stocks that have led much of the recent rally. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company Chief Investment Officer Brent Schutte explains why diversification remains important as leadership shifts and volatility risks linger. http://spr.ly/6184BEcwsu

Market gains are no longer coming from just a few stocks. Our latest Quarterly Market Commentary explores why diversification may be playing a bigger role in investor success in 2026. http://spr.ly/6181BEpRfS

The labor market appears to have regained its footing, shifting the focus back to inflation. This week's commentary examines why persistent price pressures—not slowing employment—may be the bigger risk for markets in the second half of 2026. http://spr.ly/6182BEpz2O