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09/02/2026

August brought renewed volatility, shifting market trends and uncertainty in the bond market. Despite these pressures, the underlying backdrop reinforced that the US economy continues to expand. Get the details in the August market recap:

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09/01/2026

Ten Things You Should Know This Week curates interesting stats on financial markets, sports, culture, and more. https://www.raymondjamesconnect.com/ae3hAb

08/29/2026

Highlights from the past week and a look at the week ahead.

~Major US equity indices were mostly higher for the week. However, the equal-weight S&P lagged the cap-weighted index and finished lower for the second straight week.
~Headline and core PCE inflation both increased 0.2% MoM and remained elevated at +3.7% and +3.3% YoY, respectively.
~The ~4% WTD decline in WTI helped pull the 10-year yield down 5 bps to 4.68%, while the 30-year fell to 5.20%.
~US-Canada trade negotiations broke down after President Trump imposed 50% tariffs on ~$20b of Canadian goods.

08/28/2026

I'm behind in sharing this month's Ask the Expert segment (aired August 10). Nonetheless, there are some good insights in this one. Jason and I discussed the market's sideways activity this summer. https://www.raymondjamesconnect.com/aFO_7Y

08/28/2026

Under Chair Kevin Warsh, the Federal Reserve is shifting away from forward guidance when communicating monetary policy. Chief Economist Eugenio Alemán evaluates what this shift means for markets and interest rates:

08/26/2026

Eliminating debt might seem like the ultimate financial milestone. But the move might limit future opportunities. Learn why:

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08/24/2026

Ten Things You Should Know This Week curates interesting stats on financial markets, sports, culture, and more. https://www.raymondjamesconnect.com/aT-iT7

08/23/2026

Highlights from the past week and a look at the week ahead.

~US equities declined this week, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Russell 2000 ending three straight weeks of gains.
~The Treasury announced it will double its long-end Treasury buyback, triggering a brief rally in longer maturities.
~The US dollar is on pace for its first quarterly decline since 2Q25's trade war turmoil.
~Next week, attention will shift back to the AI theme via earnings results from NVIDIA on Wednesday evening for insights into the demand outlook for AI infrastructure
~Warsh's Jackson Hole speech (Aug. 28) will be key as investors seek clarity on the Fed's policy stance after recent mixed messaging fueled market volatility.

08/19/2026

Wondering how employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) work? Discover the steps required to set one up, what their advantages are and why they might be right for you:

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08/17/2026

Ten Things You Should Know This Week curates interesting stats on financial markets, sports, culture, and more. https://www.raymondjamesconnect.com/aW599j