The Markets (as of market close July 17, 2026) Wall Street experienced a downturn last week. Investors were in a “risk-off” mood as the war in Iran escalated, while AI and semiconductor shares dropped, which dragged the overall market lower. Each of the...
China Holds Keys to Post-War Oil Prices Printer Friendly Version Key Talking Points Global growth remains uneven, with the U.S. economy continuing to outperform while China faces softer demand and a less consistent recovery. For an in-depth outlook, consult the...
The Fed’s Inflation Measure While the media typically cites the consumer price index, the Federal Reserve prefers a different measure of inflation. More Details Test Your Knowledge of Estate PlanningEstate planning helps you control the distribution of your...
The Markets (as of market close July 10, 2026) Investors were somewhat skittish during the early part of last week as tensions in the Middle East intensified. However, stocks closed the week on an uptick following solid sessions last Thursday and Friday. After a brief...
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...
