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Even with volatility from geopolitical risks and inflation pressures, disciplined investors have been rewarded with solid broad-based gains over the year. With a constructive global backdrop unfolding, we've refined our guidance to help set up for the second half of 2026, emphasizing diversification to help capture broadening opportunities.

Portfolio Strategist Tom Larm breaks it down in our Monthly Portfolio Brief.

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Renewed U.S.-Iran tensions keep geopolitics in focus. However, investor attention remains centered on AI, where strong earnings and periodic bouts of volatility continue to shape market leadership and sentiment.

Angelo Kourkafas, Sr. Global Investment Strategist, offers perspective on the recent developments and portfolio positioning for the second half of the year in our Weekly Market Wrap.

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Summer is often a time to slow down — and it can also be a great opportunity to check in on your retirement plans. Whether you’re building savings or already retired, a quick review can help ensure your strategy still aligns with your goals. If you’ve been meaning to take a closer look, this season may be the right time to start the conversation.

How much should you have saved for retirement? (US|EN) With summer underway and the year at its midpoint, it can be a helpful moment to step back and revisit your progress toward what is likely one of your most important financial goals — your retirement. www.edwardjones.com/us-en

Planning for Medicare? Don't forget that your health needs will change as you age. The coverage you choose now should work for you years down the road too. We break down Medicare's two options and help you think through what matters most.

Two Medicare paths. One important choice. (US|EN) As you approach 65, you’re likely thinking about the next chapter — travel plans, new hobbies and time with loved ones.www.edwardjones.com/us-en

If you'll soon retire, or recently have, market volatility may feel especially unsettling. And that’s understandable because at this point in your life, market downturns can have an outsized impact on your financial security.

That’s why now is a good time to stress-test your retirement income.

First, start by confirming how much you rely on your portfolio for income and how a market drop may affect your short-term needs.

Then consider whether you have enough in an emergency fund to help you through. Three to six months’ worth of essential expenses is a standard rule of thumb.

And think about where you could adjust your spending, and if you need to reduce your exposure to riskier assets such as stocks.

If you’d like help stress-testing your retirement income plan, I can help you evaluate your options and stay focused on your long-term goals, even when the markets are anything but steady.

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As we enter the second half of the year, we're watching three key trends that are likely to shape the economic and market outlook: the health of the labor market, the path of oil prices and gas prices at the pump, and the direction of interest rates set by the Federal Reserve.

Our Principal, Head of Investment Strategy Mona Mahajan breaks down these key variables and what they might mean for investors overall: https://bit.ly/4fknmx4

Investing based on emotion can result in buying high, selling low or straying from your long-term strategy. Here are some practical ways to stay focused during periods of market volatility and avoid reactive decisions that could derail you from your long-term financial goals: https://bit.ly/4aG39PH

Happy Birthday, America! 250 years looks good on you. Wishing everyone a fun and safe 4th of July!