It’s hard to believe August is already here. Think back over the past few months. What do you cherish the most from this summer? It probably wasn’t another day at the office or another item checked off your to-do list. More likely, it’s the time you spent with the people you care about and the […]
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The second quarter of 2026 was a strong one for global equity markets, despite continued geopolitical uncertainty, shifting interest rate expectations, and plenty of headlines that could have given investors reasons to worry. U.S. stocks gained 15.44%, international developed markets returned 10.22%, and emerging markets led the way with a 24.05% return. Global real estate
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As we reach the midpoint of 2026, one lesson from the first half of the year stands out: the headlines and the markets told two very different stories. The conflict in Iran sent oil prices surging, which we all felt at the gas pump. Consumer sentiment fell to historic lows. Markets dropped nearly 10%, and
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Summer has a way of changing perspective. People spend more time with family, travel more, slow down a little, and create experiences they often remember for years. And many of those moments are connected to how we choose to use our money. Not necessarily how much we spend. But what we spend it on. Money
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The upcoming Memorial Day holiday is a time to remember and reflect. It gives us a moment to step back, gain perspective, and appreciate what matters most. That idea applies to investing more than it may seem. Right now, there’s no shortage of concerns. Ongoing conflict in the Middle East, rising oil prices tied to
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The first quarter of 2026 was a reminder that markets don’t move in straight lines and that headlines don’t always tell the full story. Despite a steady drumbeat of geopolitical tension, shifting interest rates, and mixed economic data, markets delivered a nuanced (and somewhat surprising) set of results across asset classes. A Mixed Quarter for
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Every day, there’s a new headline. Headlines such as: Markets drop on inflation fears Stocks rise on rate cut hopes Geopolitical tensions increase uncertainty. It’s constant. And it’s designed to get your attention. The problem is what makes the front page compelling often makes it a poor guide for investment decisions. What the Front Page
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Most investors think they struggle with risk. What they actually struggle with is uncertainty. Risk can be measured, diversified, and planned for. Uncertainty is different. It’s not knowing what headline to believe or what comes next. The human brain may consist of a lot of gray matter, but it hates gray areas. Uncertainty Pushes Us
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Change. We spend much of our time thinking about it, predicting it, and anticipating it. Markets change. Headlines change. Technology changes. Policies change. Every year brings a new reason why “this time is different.” Several years ago, Jeff Bezos turned the question of change on its head. He said it is more important to consider
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Despite a steady drumbeat of headlines about inflation, Federal Reserve policy, and political developments, global markets finished the fourth quarter in broadly positive territory. This is a reminder that short-term news rarely explains market returns — and reacting to it is often a poor investment strategy. Equities at a Glance U.S. stocks: Positive for the quarter,
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