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This week’s market update covers the key developments shaping recent market performance:

• Consumer spending remained resilient
• Stocks and bonds moved higher
• Canadian banks reported strong earnings
• Booking Holdings gained 7.28%

Next week, investors will be watching job openings data, the ISM Services report, and Friday’s U.S. employment numbers.



Sources: Bloomberg (May 28, 2026), Optimize Asset Management (May 28, 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and Institute for Supply Management.

This week’s market update provides a closer look at the key drivers behind recent performance and evolving trends:

- Alphabet: Shares surge 13.8% as Gemini AI adoption climbs.
- Inflation: Energy and freight costs lift prices.
- Bond Markets: Higher yields boost income potential.
- Leadership: Mega-cap "Size" strategy continues to drive

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Sources: Bloomberg (May 14, 2026), Optimize Asset Management (May 14, 2026), Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (May 14, 2026), Nvidia Investor Relations (May 14, 2026), and the U.S. Census Bureau (May 14, 2026).