Weekly Market Commentary February 23, 2026 The Markets When it rains it pours. People respond in different ways when they’re caught in a downpour without an umbrella or rain gear. Some walk as they seek shelter, others run. Occasionally,…
Weekly Market Commentary February 17, 2026 The Markets AI is reshaping the world – and markets are jittery. Last week, investor attitudes continued to shift. Instead of celebrating AI as a growth engine, they focused on its potential as…
Weekly Market Commentary February 09, 2026 The Markets Investor mood matters. Over the past month, we’ve seen five sharp stock market declines – and five rebounds, reported Charles Riley of Bloomberg. He pointed out that market declines often go hand-in-hand…
Weekly Market Commentary February 02, 2026 The Markets It was a busy, busy week. If you just looked at the weekly return for the Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 Index, you might assume the United States stock market was…
Weekly Market Commentary January 26, 2026 The Markets Geopolitics roiled financial markets. Just a couple of weeks ago, many analysts and asset managers expressed broad optimism about the potential performance of United States stock markets in 2026 – and the…
Weekly Market Commentary January 20, 2026 The Markets Investor appetite broadens. For a long time, investors have craved artificial intelligence (AI) related investments. Early in 2026, that’s begun to change. Paul R. La Monica of Barron’s reported: “Everywhere you look,…
Weekly Market Commentary January 12, 2026 The Markets A change in leadership. Last week, investors were presented with a stew of economic and policy developments. These included the surprising announcement that the United States would “run” Venezuela, disappointing jobs…
Weekly Market Commentary January 05, 2026 The Markets Lots of people are willing to predict what’s ahead. If the past is prologue, few will be accurate. You don’t have to look far to find an example. In 2023, a…