by junaidadmin | Jul 13, 2026 | Market Commentary
Printer Friendly Version Coming into 2026, we expected inflation to move closer to the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) 2% target, the Fed to cut rates by roughly 75 basis points (bps), and Treasury yields to drift lower. Instead, the first half delivered three stress tests in...
by junaidadmin | Jul 13, 2026 | Market Insights
Stocks largely advanced over a V-shaped week as the AI trade, led by chip stocks, pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq averages higher amid renewed conflict. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 1.23 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index advanced 1.74...
by junaidadmin | Jul 7, 2026 | Outlook
Midyear Outlook 2026: Key Takeaways for the Second Half Jeff Buchbinder | Chief Equity Strategist Last Updated: July 07, 2026 Additional content provided by Brian Booe, Associate Analyst, Research. Over the first half of 2026, markets faced some expected — and...
by junaidadmin | Jul 6, 2026 | Market Insights
Markets notched a solid gain over a shortened trading week as investors cheered ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 1.77 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index advanced 2.12 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial...
by junaidadmin | Jun 29, 2026 | Market Insights
Stocks ended mixed as falling oil prices helped lift the Dow Industrials, while concerns about AI valuation put pressure on the broader market. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell 1.95 percent while the Nasdaq Composite Index skidded 4.60 percent. The Dow...
