by lportee53 | Aug 18, 2026 | Newsletters
Second Quarter Summary 2026 As I reflect on the past quarter, I am again reminded that markets rarely ever move in a straight line. After a sharp drop immediately following the start of the war with Iran, investors regained confidence as the economy showed resilience...
by lportee53 | Aug 18, 2026 | Newsletters
First Quarter Summary 2026 Hopefully, you have had a nice start to your 2026. All things considered, the first two months of the year were relatively status quo. Unfortunately, the US/Israeli and Iranian struggle came to a head near the end of February. It has...
by lportee53 | Aug 17, 2026 | Market Commentary
Weekly Market Insights | August 10th, 2026 Stocks Have Best Week in Four Months Stocks bolted ahead last week as investors cheered the last big week of Q2 corporate reports and a Friday jobs update that put the spotlight on the Fed’s next move with short-term...
by lportee53 | Aug 10, 2026 | Market Commentary
Weekly Market Commentary August 10th, 2026 Week in Review The week of August 3 was highlighted by a mixed set of economic releases that reinforced two key themes: business activity remained in expansion territory, while labor market indicators softened. Economic...
by lportee53 | Aug 3, 2026 | Market Commentary
Weekly Market Commentary August 3rd, 2026 Week in Review This week’s economic data continued to offer conflicting signals on growth, inflation, and labor market conditions. While some reports pointed toward moderation, others suggested areas of resilience,...
