Nestor Banta, MBA, CFP

Markets are riding a nine-week rally, but a data-heavy week will test that momentum. With PMIs, job openings, and the May jobs report in focus, we are watching labor strength and inflation signals closely. The question: can the rally continue, or does volatility return? See what Chief Market Strategist Brian Klimke thinks in .

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A quiet week for data, but Thursday’s PCE report still matters. Inflation is expected to remain above the Fed’s target. But the bigger driver? Geopolitics—especially in the Middle East. See why Chief Market Strategist Brian Klimke says markets may take cues from headlines, not data, in .

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Financial Watch | May 2026 When basic money management principles such as saving, spending, earning, and giving are taught at an early age children are more likely to grow into teens and…

A quieter market week is setting the stage for something bigger. Fed signals, fresh leadership, and inflation trends all coming into focus. Stay tuned—this is where clarity begins. CIO Gene Goldman explains in .

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Markets are high, risks are real—but so are opportunities. With solid growth and cash on the sidelines, pullbacks don’t have to be scary. Staying flexible and opportunistic still matters.

Record Highs Meeting Rising Risks: Stay Opportunistic Amid Potential Volatility Markets are at record highs—but it’s not all smooth sailing. Inflation and global headlines may stir up some bumps, and rate cuts may be harder to come by.…

CPI hits Tuesday. PPI follows Wednesday. With elevated energy costs and sticky services prices, the data could surprise—and influence how long the Fed stays on hold. CIO Gene Goldman breaks down what to watch and why it matters for markets in .

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Stocks surged in April, delivering their strongest monthly gains in five years as solid economic data, easing geopolitical tensions, and upbeat first-quarter earnings lifted investor sentiment. The Nasdaq climbed 15.29%, the S&P 500 rose 10.42%, and the Dow gained 7.14%, while Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite added 3.65%. With no Fed meeting in May, attention turns to remarks from Fed officials and how evolving economic data may shape expectations moving forward. From \$34.1 billion in U.S. spending to the popularity of Mother’s Day dining and gifts, this month’s By the Numbers highlights how families celebrate the occasion.

Monthly Market Insights | May 2026 Monthly Market Insights | May 2026 U.S. and Canadian Markets Stocks surged in April, notching their best month in five years as investors cheered upbeat economic news, efforts to lower tensions in the Middle East, and first-quarter results. The Nasdaq Composite rose an eye-catching 15.29 percent, wh...

This Monthly Recap summarizes market performance, major events and news from April 2026. Read more here:

April 2026 Monthly Recap U.S. stocks strongly rallied in April, with investors shaking off geopolitical headwinds, rising inflation concerns, and intense oil volatility, thanks to…

No rate cut last week — and don't expect one anytime soon. Inflation is still running hot, input costs are rising, and several Fed members are pushing back hard on any talk of cuts. The labor market is softening, but not enough to override the inflation threat. All eyes on Friday's jobs report. See why CIO Gene Goldman expects it to disappoint in .

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