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Market update 5/6/2026
https://vimeo.com/1189841020?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci This week's Market update is in video format. Enjoy.
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What's Really Going on in the Market Right Now
4/27/26 BlogWhat’s Really Going On in the Market Right NowIf it feels like everything is changing faster than ever but markets are still holding up you’re not imagining it.There’s a lot happening beneath the surface. Let’s simplify it...
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Markets Don’t Believe Headlines. They Believe Oil.
Markets are ignoring headlines and watching oil. With Hormuz still constrained, elevated prices are driving volatility, inflation risk, and a more cautious outlook for equities.
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Higher Oil, Higher Stakes
Rising oil prices from Middle East conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions could lift inflation and complicate Fed policy. Investors should stay diversified, review portfolios, and stay disciplined.
Read More2026 Tea Leaves… and the Bigger Picture
2026 market outlook, government shutdown impact markets, bitcoin volatility 2026, federal reserve interest rates 2026, geopolitical risk investing, portfolio diversification strategies, active vs passive investing, what the year brings us.
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The Market was Great. Life still feels heavy
2025 closed with a third straight year of double-digit market growth, broader participation beyond big tech, and bonds finally pulling their weight. AI continues to raise questions—but current valuations, earnings growth, suggest boom.
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2026 Market Outlook: Cautious Optimism in a Divided Economy
Markets enter 2026 with cautious optimism as strong U.S. equity performance meets economic transition, geopolitical risk, and uneven global growth. This outlook explains what matters most—and why investor behavior and discipline remain the
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Are You Financially Okay?
As the year ends, many people question whether they’re financially “okay”—often because they’re comparing themselves to misleading benchmarks and social media narratives. This article reframes what financial progress really looks like
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Markets Are Changing—And So Is the Source of Risk
Financial markets have entered a structurally different era—defined by gamification, elevated valuations, and an economy driven more by assets than labor. Options trading, phantom liquidity, & AI-driven efficiency are amplifying volatility
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Closing the Year Strong: Tech Shifts, Wealth Habits & Financial Clarity
The past few weeks reminded investors that innovation and volatility often travel together. After a major crypto theft rattled confidence and pushed Bitcoin down to $80,000, the rebound reinforced a core principle: crypto remains a dynamic
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Digital Assets, Disruption & The Discipline of a Budget
This blog reflects on the recent $100M digital-asset hack and the broader volatility of a crypto market now valued at roughly $4 trillion. It also gives practical solutions to managing through volatility with budget clarity
Read MoreBubbles, Balance, and the 1965 Mindset: Financial Lessons for 2025
As markets react to global headlines and talk of bubbles, it’s worth remembering that your financial habits matter more than market timing. Here’s what we can learn from the 1960s — and how to keep your wealth strategy grounded
Read MoreA New Week, a New Mood: Market Optimism Rises Amid Shutdown and Rate Speculation
After two weeks of market turbulence, Monday, October 20, opened with renewed optimism across nearly every asset class. The Nasdaq, S&P 500, crypto markets, and even gold climbed higher, reflecting investor confidence that a resolution...
Read MoreNavigating Uncertainty: Staying Optimistic Amidst a Government Shutdown and Market Highs
Today is October 6, 2025. The stock market is flourishing, Bitcoin is at an all-time high, Gold is also performing nicely this year, yet we are on our 6th day of the government shutdown, and the economy is showing signs of weakness....
Read MoreThe real risks you may be taking.
Although uncertainty continues the markets posted a solid week last week with a new tide of deescalating trade tensions. The past few years, the story has been that the growth was concentrated in the top 7 stocks and now we are seeing...
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