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2025: The Year of Extreme Volatility, More in 2026?
As 2025 began, the S&P 500 was on the heels of its strongest back-to-back yearly performance since the 1990s. Wall Street was cautiously optimistic about the prospect of further gains.…
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Macroeconomic Update: Growth Surprised to the Upside
After the government shutdown in Q4 2025 delayed the release of several economic data points, we now know real Q3…
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Markets – 4th Quarter, 2026
Globally, it was a risk-on rally throughout the year, with foreign equity leading the way due to cheaper valuations and…
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Financial Planning Corner: Updated Tax Benefits of Charitable Giving
Beginning in 2026, several tax-law changes stemming from the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) will impact…
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Markets Climb the Wall of Worry, but What’s Next?
Following a volatile first half of the year due to policy uncertainty, the financial markets and the U.S. economy have…
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Macroeconomic Update: Rates Down, Inflation Up
GDP for Q2 2025 was a resurgent +3.8% (as of the 3rd estimate) after a revised decline of -0.6% in…
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Markets – 3rd Quarter, 2025
Global equity markets continued to set all-time highs throughout the quarter, illustrating the importance of staying the course after a…
