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Markets could turn volatile this week, as Middle East tensions raise oil supply concerns. The Fed held rates steady at their June meeting but signaled potential cuts later this year. What should investors do amid the current uncertainty? As always, we say it’s crucial to stay patient, stay disciplined and don’t let short-term events affect long-term plans.

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Markets stayed calm last week despite Trump’s trade deadline and mixed job signals. Will this week’s inflation report spur the Fed to move on rates soon? Many are predicting lower rates in the second half of the year.

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Tariff talk once again had markets up and down last week, but we ended the week up on solid Q1 earnings and cooling inflation. Does this mean the Fed could cut rates soon? We think there’s a strong case to be made.

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And we’re back! Markets rebounded last week, erasing all 2025 losses following the 90-day pause on tariffs for China. Inflation also continued its downward trend, raising the question: When will the Fed cut rates again? Some signs point to September, although Fed Chair Jerome Powell doesn’t seem to be sold on the idea.

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Fed held rates steady last week, adopting a “wait and see” stance on inflation and trade impacts. Trade talks continue to take center stage, as U.S. inks deal with UK, and U.S. and China pause reciprocal tariffs. What does this mean for summer markets? This week’s market report is ready!

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Despite a negative Q1 GDP reading, markets rallied last week as jobs remained strong and hopes for a June rate cut stayed alive. The S&P 500 even realized its longest winning streak in two decades. Can we keep the streak going this week? Get all the details in our latest weekly commentary.

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Markets recover after Trump backs off firing Fed Chair Powell and suggests China tariffs will “come down substantially.” The S&P 500 has exited correction territory, while the Dow has recovered much of its early-April losses. Have we seen the bottom of the latest drop?

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It should have been a quiet week for markets — but doom-and-gloom comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell kept that from happening. Powell keeps making comments without the data to back them up, perpetuating the market’s negative outlook and ignoring positive news. Could it be time for Powell to go?

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Market turbulence continued last week as stocks sank initially, then soared as President Trump paused tariffs on everyone except China. Despite positive economic indicators, investor sentiment remains shaky with high volatility and climbing bond yields. Can anything stop the rollercoaster?

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Markets tumbled last week following the release of Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff plan. Despite healthy March jobs reports, some analysts have increased the probability of recession in 2025. If you haven’t already done so, we recommend reaching out to clients to answer questions and encourage them to stay patient as we ride out this wave of market volatility.

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