Blake Taylor, Market and Economic Research Analyst reviews what to watch in the week ahead:

Phillip Neuhart, Head of Market and Economic Research, and Thomas O'Keefe, Managing Director of Investment Strategy, talk about how we think about taxes as part of our investment strategy and philosophy.

Blake Taylor, Market and Economic Research Analyst reviews the week

Market and Economic Research Analyst, Blake Taylor covers the week ahead.

This is the audio from March 24, 2026’s Making Sense Market update. Each month, our team takes a deep dive into markets and the economy. Link to access the video and charts: https://www.firstcitizens.com/wealth/market-outlook/2026/making-sense-march-market-update

In March’s Market Update, Brent Ciliano and Phillip Neuhart took a close look at the conflict in the Middle East, as well as other impactful developments in markets and the economy, including artificial intelligence, private credit, and analyst expectations for company earnings.

Market and Economic Research Analyst, Blake Taylor, presents the week ahead for markets and the economy.

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On Monday, March 16, 2026, Blake Taylor, Market and Economic Research Analyst, shared what to watch this week:

On Monday, March 9, 2026, Phillip Neuhart, Head of Market and Economic Research, and Thomas O’Keefe, Managing Director of Portfolio Strategy, talked about how we’re thinking about portfolio positioning in light of recent geopolitical headlines and market events.

Blake Taylor, Market and Economic Research Analyst, covers the week

This is the audio from February 25, 2026’s Making Sense Market update. Each month, our team takes a deep dive into markets and the economy. Link to access the video and charts: https://www.firstcitizens.com/wealth/market-outlook/2026/making-sense-february-market-update

This month, Phillip Neuhart and Blake Taylor talked about the housing market, policy developments and the outlook for jobs and inflation. They also reviewed trends in fixed income and equity markets, including valuations and the recent broadening of equity market returns.

AI enthusiasm—and CapEx spending—is off the charts, reminiscent of some of the biggest investment projects in history like railroads and the internet buildout. What does this mean for markets and the economy, and what should investors consider moving forward?