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📉 Markets Stumble, But the Jobs Picture Stays Bright 🌤️

Last week delivered a mixed bag for investors. Stocks pulled back as rising oil prices and strong jobs data stirred concerns about inflation and potential Fed action. The S&P 500 snapped its nine-day winning streak, and tech stocks took a notable hit.

But there was good news too:
💼 May’s jobs report surprised to the upside, with 172,000 new jobs added- more than double expectations. Unemployment held steady at 4.3%, signaling continued resilience in the labor market.

This week, all eyes turn to key economic updates, including CPI, PPI, and consumer sentiment, plus earnings from Oracle and Adobe.

https://www.usfsc.com/blog/weekly-market-insights-markets-stumble-but-the-jobs-picture-stays-bright

Championship teams aren’t built on highlights alone - and neither are portfolios.
When markets get tough, it’s the overlooked pieces that make the difference.

In this week’s Markets in a Minute, KIM Investment Analyst Ryan Chang breaks down why bonds are the quiet MVP of a title‑winning portfolio.

🏆 Smart teams win with fundamentals. Smart investors do too.

Read the full breakdown: https://www.kestraim.com/portal/market-insights/the-role-of-bonds-in-portfolio-construction-portal

On this Memorial Day, we join communities across the country in remembering the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice. Their legacy lives on in the freedoms we enjoy and the values we uphold. We honor them today and every day.

📈 New Markets in a Minute with Kara Murphy is here!

Private credit has been booming- but with recent headlines about bankruptcies, rising P*K usage, and liquidity constraints, many investors are asking the same question: Is the market under pressure, or simply evolving?

In this week’s Markets in a Minute, Kara Murphy breaks down:
• Why private credit’s growing pains don’t equal a crisis
• What’s really driving investor frustration
• How underlying credit fundamentals remain surprisingly stable
• What today’s environment means for long‑term investors

More on our website!