The Market Update

Markets are navigating geopolitical uncertainty, inflation concerns and higher bond yields, yet strong corporate fundamentals continue to provide support. This week, we look at earnings growth, broad market participation and record profit margins—and what they may mean for long-term investors. market update, stock market, S&P 500, corporate earnings, earnings season, investing, financial markets, market volatility, investment strategy, EP Wealth Advisors

Why did both stocks and bonds sell off after the Federal Reserve meeting? In this week's Market Update, Adam Phillips explains how uncertainty surrounding the Fed's future policy path contributed to higher Treasury yields and increased market volatility. Learn why communication matters, how rising interest rates affect investors, and why diversification remains an important long-term strategy. Topics include: • Federal Reserve outlook • Treasury yields • Interest rates • Stock and bond markets

Fed Decision, Earnings Season & Market Outlook | Weekly Market Update This week's Market Update focuses on one of the most important weeks of the summer for investors. Adam Phillips discusses the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decision, strong corporate earnings, elevated market expectations, and why maintaining a diversified portfolio remains important despite ongoing economic and geopolitical uncertainties. Topics include: • Federal Reserve outlook • Inflation and interest rates •

The Market Update - Week of July 13, 2026 The S&P 500 has gained roughly 100% over the past four years, but what has driven those returns? As second-quarter earnings season begins, investors are watching whether strong corporate earnings, resilient consumer spending, and continued AI investment can support the market's momentum. In this Market Update, we explore the key economic reports and earnings trends that could shape the market in the weeks ahead. #StockMarket #Investing #EarningsSeas

Lower energy prices are helping ease inflation, but new pressures may be emerging from an unexpected source: artificial intelligence. As companies invest heavily in AI infrastructure, rising technology costs could keep inflation elevated and interest rates higher for longer. In this Market Update, we examine how these trends may impact the economy, the Federal Reserve, and investors in the months ahead. #MarketUpdate #Investing #Inflation #InterestRates #ArtificialIntelligence #StockMarket #Fin

The first half of 2026 has brought a noticeable shift in market leadership. While the S&P 500 has posted strong gains, performance has broadened beyond the "Magnificent Seven," with small-cap stocks, international equities, and emerging markets leading the way. In this Market Update, we explore what this shift means for investors, why diversification continues to matter, and the key themes to watch in the second half of the year. #MarketUpdate #Investing #StockMarket #Diversification #Wealth

Is the Federal Reserve entering a new era? In this week's Market Update, Adam Phillips explores the first Fed meeting under Chair Kevin Warsh, why inflation concerns remain elevated, and what shifting interest rate expectations could mean for investors. Topics covered: • Federal Reserve policy • Inflation outlook • Interest rates • Market trends • AI-driven inflation pressure #FederalReserve #Inflation #InterestRates #Investing #StockMarket #WealthManagement #FinancialPlanning #MarketUpdate

The U.S. economy continues to show resilience, with strong job growth highlighting the strength of the labor market despite ongoing concerns about inflation and global uncertainty. In this week's Market Update, Adam Phillips, CFA®, CAIA, CFP®, examines the latest employment data, upcoming inflation reports, shifting Federal Reserve expectations, and what recent volatility in technology stocks may signal for investors. He also discusses why diversification remains an important strategy as markets

SpaceX is expected to become the largest IPO in history, potentially debuting at a valuation approaching $2 trillion. But does that automatically make it a great investment? In this week’s Market Update, we explore: Why a great company is not always a great investment The risks of investing at extremely high valuations What history tells us about major IPOs Why long-term investors should focus on fundamentals over hype As excitement builds around SpaceX, OpenAI, Anthropic, and the next wave of

This week’s Market Update focuses on the growing disconnect between Wall Street and Main Street. Markets continue moving higher, driven largely by technology and artificial intelligence themes, while many consumers face increasing pressure from inflation and higher energy costs. The update also covers recent labor market data, real wage trends, and key events investors are watching this week. market update, stock market update, investing outlook #MarketUpdate #Investing #FinancialMarkets #Sto