Archive for June 2025
What’s in your pack?
By Mark Zembo, Wealth Management Advisor My youngest son is a cadet in the local Civil Air Patrol squadron. For him, the program is living up to its promise. He’s learning to fly, lead, hike, camp and how to push his physical and mental limits. Just recently, he was promoted to staff sergeant of his…
Read MoreSignals beneath the static: Markets test a return to fundamentals
In a week dominated by noisy political headlines, markets showed signs of recalibrating their attention toward economic fundamentals — at least for now. While the backdrop remains volatile and vulnerable to disruption, investors appeared to place more weight on measurable signals like job growth, inflation and earnings than on the muddling or speculative buzz dominating…
Read MoreThe market’s not listening: Why familiar signals are falling flat
As May came to a close, investors found themselves surrounded by headlines that under normal circumstances should have calmed the markets. Inflation is nearing the Federal Reserve’s target, corporate earnings have been solid and economic growth remains intact. Yet, despite these positive signals, the markets remain hesitant, even uneasy. Could it be that the traditional…
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