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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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As investors look beyond Middle East tensions, U.S. economic fundamentals are coming into sharper focus, driven by an accelerating AI investment and robust corporate profit growth, reinforcing the constructive case for equities. However, elevated inflation may keep rate cuts off the table and limit near-term progress in bond markets.

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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As markets push toward new highs, many investors may be wondering whether it’s time to “sell in May.” Senior Investment Strategist Mona Mahajan explains why fundamentals and staying invested still matter more than seasonality in our Weekly Market Wrap.

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Despite ongoing geopolitical noise, markets have increasingly refocused on underlying fundamentals. Strong corporate earnings, a resilient economy and solid labor market data have helped drive equities to new record highs.

Senior Economist James McCann outlines three key trends to watch in the latest Weekly Market Wrap.

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Markets are pushing higher despite geopolitical and energy uncertainty. So what’s driving the momentum?

Senior Global Investment Strategist Angelo Kourkafas breaks down how strong corporate earnings, continued AI investment and a resilient consumer and economy are supporting markets 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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