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Bond yields recently climbed to their highest levels in decades as investors weighed sticky inflation, booming AI investment and robust economic growth. In this evolving environment, higher interest rates are creating new opportunities in fixed income while shifting market leadership across equities.

Senior Economist James McCann shares his perspective on how investors can navigate today's higher-rate environment in the latest Weekly Market Wrap: https://bit.ly/4d7RV7Z

The Fed raised interest rates for the first time in three years, as widely expected. While the announcement prompted an initial market reaction, resilient economic growth, strong corporate earnings and continued consumer spending could help support equities, even if interest rates move somewhat higher. Meanwhile, higher short-term bond yields may create new opportunities for investors seeking income.

Brian Therien, Investment Strategist, shares his perspective on what a more hawkish Fed policy could mean for investors in the latest Weekly Market Wrap: https://bit.ly/46z9KsX

Another wonderful client event is in the books! More than 30 clients and friends joined us yesterday for our annual Picnic in the Park BBQ at Founders Park. A welcome breeze made for a beautiful afternoon near our historic Bank Street office.
A big thank-you to Dana, Celia, and Financial Advisor Brent Gosnell for helping make it such a great event! 🍔🌭🥤🌳

Rising oil prices and a hotter-than-expected CPI report have strengthened expectations for potential Fed rate hikes as we head into what is likely to be the year's most closely watched Federal Reserve meeting.

Angelo Kourkafas, Sr. Global Investment Strategist, shares his perspective on whether this is the start of a longer policy tightening path, and what it could mean for portfolios in the latest Weekly Market Wrap.



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Investors will be closely watching the September Federal Reserve interest rate decision. What factors are the voting members of the FOMC likely to weigh?

Our Principal, Head of Investment Strategy Mona Mahajan digs into three in our latest Weekly Market Wrap: https://bit.ly/468EtwH

NVIDIA's earnings reinforced the strength of the AI investment cycle, while Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole remarks provided greater clarity on the Fed's inflation-fighting priorities. Despite seasonal headwinds, the fundamental backdrop for equities remains constructive.

Angelo Kourkafas, Sr. Global Investment Strategist, discusses the latest developments in AI, Fed policy, and markets in this week's Weekly Market Wrap.



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Higher Treasury yields weighed on equities last week, renewing concerns about whether the economy and markets can withstand elevated rates. Despite the potential for seasonal volatility, resilient economic activity and strong corporate earnings support a constructive backdrop for equities.

Investment Strategist Brock Weimer explains what’s behind the move higher in long-term yields in the latest Weekly Market Wrap.



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Inflation has trended lower, supporting the case for the Federal Reserve to keep policy rates steady. While the path back to the Fed's inflation target may not be perfectly smooth, strong earnings, healthy economic growth and resilient consumer spending continue to help support market strength.

Portfolio Strategist Tom Larm shares his perspective on the forces influencing markets and what it could mean for investors in the latest Weekly Market Wrap.

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What a wonderful Ribbon Cutting & Open House event today! 🎉

We were so grateful to welcome well over 100 clients, friends, family members, community leaders, and Chamber Commodores through the doors of our newly renovated office.

Today was especially meaningful as we celebrated my 10 years with Edward Jones, the renovation of our office, and welcomed Financial Advisor Brent Gosnell to the location. I’m incredibly thankful for the clients, families, and community who have been such an important part of this journey over the past decade.

A special thank you to my amazing wife, Stephanie, for all her support; to Dana and Celia, our trusted Senior Branch Office Administrators, for everything they do; and to Brent and his wife, Lindsey, for helping make today such a special celebration.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by! We’re grateful for the relationships we’ve built in this community and look forward to many more years ahead.

Here are a few photos from a day we won’t soon forget! 📸