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The April 2026 Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (CPI-U) reached 3.8%, the highest since May 2023. The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure, Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index reached 3.3%, the highest since November 2023.

Economic Commentary and Unique Perspectives

A few months ago, several private software companies defaulted on their debt covenants. This caused many lenders to software companies…
I write these monthly letters to you without the help of Artificial Intelligence. Of course, we use AI afterwards for…
In this March 2026 investment outlook, CIO Gary Aiken examines inflation, real wages, the Federal Reserve’s PCE Index, and the…

Market Updates

WEEKLY MARKET INSIGHTS

Weekly Market Insights – Monday, June 22, 2026

Stocks posted solid gains over a shortened trading week as a landmark U.S.-Iran nuclear agreement…
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Weekly Market Insights – Monday, June 15, 2026

Stocks advanced last week as concerns over inflation eased, while investor optimism grew around Middle…
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Weekly Market Insights – Monday, June 8, 2026

U.S. stocks declined last week, pressured by rising oil prices that stoked inflation fears and…
WEEKLY MARKET INSIGHTS

Weekly Market Insights – Monday, June 1, 2026

May closed on a high note as markets posted record gains during a shortened post-Memorial…
WEEKLY MARKET INSIGHTS

Weekly Market Insights – Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Markets climbed last week on two tailwinds: sustained investor appetite for artificial intelligence plays and…
WEEKLY MARKET INSIGHTS

Weekly Market Insights – Monday, May 18, 2026

Stocks ended the week mixed as stronger-than-expected inflation data weighed on investor sentiment, offsetting gains…