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Last week, markets moved lower as U.S.-Iran tensions and weakness in technology stocks offset softer inflation data. The S&P 500 fell 1.5%, while energy stocks surged alongside a 15.5% jump in oil prices and early Q2 earnings remained broadly positive. Learn more with this week’s market perspective and key insights.

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Reminder to register! Join Daken Vanderburg, Chief Investment Officer, MassMutual Wealth Management, for a timely discussion on the economy and financial markets, including the key trends and forces shaping the investment landscape today.

Looking Beyond the Headlines: What It Means for Your Portfolio Daken Vanderburg will discuss how economic growth has continued to hold up despite higher interest rates, persistent inflation pressures, and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. The session will explore what a stronger-than-expected labor market and shifting Federal Reserve expectations mean for inves...

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Markets rallied in Q2 as AI momentum returned, investor confidence improved, and the economy remained resilient. Curious what drove the rebound and what key trends may be worth watching now? Check out our latest Quarterly Update for key takeaways from the quarter.

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Hear from Daken Vanderburg, Chief Investment Officer, MassMutual Wealth Management, as he helps cut through the headlines and explores the economic and market forces shaping today's investment environment.

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US equities posted a second straight week of gains, led by a rebound in technology and semiconductor stocks and strength in energy shares. Treasury yields moved higher as rising oil prices renewed inflation concerns. Oil prices were volatile, initially falling on Saudi Arabia’s price cuts before surging amid escalating US-Iran tensions. Learn more with this week’s market perspective.

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School’s out and summer is in full swing. With a few extra expenses — from meals to activities and camps — it helps to check in on spending. Here are some simple ways to manage summer costs, and I’m here for support whenever you need it.

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