Edward Jones Financial Advisor Chris Valentine

After beginning the year with markets pricing in multiple rate cuts, a sharply accelerating labor market and energy-driven inflation have meaningfully shifted the outlook toward potential policy tightening — creating a more complex backdrop for equities and fixed income alike. Senior Economist James McCann explains what this could mean for investors in our Weekly Market Wrap.

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Bond yields have moved back toward multi-year highs, raising important questions about whether equities can sustain their recent momentum. Senior Global Investment Strategist Angelo Kourkafas provides insights into why yields are rising, why today’s inflation backdrop differs from 2022, and what higher rates may mean for portfolios in the latest Weekly Market Wrap.

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After navigating recent geopolitical shocks, markets are showing notable resilience as investors refocus on economic fundamentals and corporate earnings. From developments in the Middle East to expectations around a potential Fed leadership change and a busy earnings season, Senior Economist James McCann outlines what investors should be on the lookout for in the latest Weekly Market Wrap.

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