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As AI-leveraging stocks continue to surge, many have asked whether investors are ignoring the risks of the Iran energy crisis. The answer is yes, but only at the index level. In reality, the answer is far more nuanced. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company CIO Brent Schutte addresses this question and more in the latest Weekly Market Commentary. https://www.northwesternmutual.com/life-and-money/are-investors-ignoring-iran-energy-crisis-risks-northwestern-mutual/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=marketcommentary&utm_content=mc_weekly_field&utm_term=are-investors-ignoring&agentid=014143

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Equities moved higher again this week, supported by continued strong earnings, fresh evidence of a stabilizing labor market, and growing optimism surrounding artificial intelligence. Beneath the surface, however, the U.S. economy has only grown more divided. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company CIO Brent Schutte breaks down the latest market news and economic data. https://www.northwesternmutual.com/life-and-money/equity-gains-and-surging-energy-costs-divide-us-consumers-northwestern-mutual/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=marketcommentary&utm_content=mc_weekly_field&utm_term=equity-gains&agentid=014143

Young households are spending less and saving more. Read this article for ideas on how you can take control of your finances, and then let’s connect so we can build a plan that’s tailored to your goals. http://spr.ly/6181BB3dpD

The S&P 500 closed at a record high on Friday as the Fed opted to hold rates steady amid signs of a stabilizing labor market and strong AI-fueled economic growth. Brent Schutte, chief investment officer of the Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, breaks down the latest news and key data you need to know. https://www.northwesternmutual.com/life-and-money/stocks-climb-amid-signs-of-stabilizing-labor-market/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=marketcommentary&utm_content=mc_weekly_field&utm_term=stabilizing-labor-market&agentid=014143

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