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We highlight four themes that shaped 2025 and outline actions to help investors prepare for the year ahead: https://bit.ly/4pT7i8x

2025 may be ending with some noisy market headlines, but the outlook for 2026 is looking brighter. Inflation is cooling, the job market is starting to stabilize and the Fed could start easing rates — creating opportunities beyond the big tech names.

Investment strategist Angelo Kourkafas outlines what this could mean for investors in our Weekly Market Wrap:

Weekly market wrap A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

Markets welcomed last week’s Fed meeting—not just for the expected rate cut, but for its optimistic tone on the economy and policy outlook. Looking ahead to 2026, while we think we could be approaching the end of the Fed easing cycle, there still looks to be room for one or two rate cuts.

More on what this could mean for investors in our Weekly Market Wrap:

Weekly market wrap A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

Stock markets started the month of December off on a good note. As we head to the final weeks of 2025, here are 3 key catalysts we are watching to help guide us into year-end: https://bit.ly/44fp0dG

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This year hasn’t been short on challenges. However, markets have delivered plenty to be grateful for. Here are six key drivers that have helped investors stay on track toward their financial goals: https://bit.ly/4pFR2Hn

After months of calm and a strong rally, volatility is back in the spotlight. AI stocks are under pressure, the Fed’s next move is uncertain and investors are reassessing expectations.

However, market resets are normal and can even create opportunity. For more insights, read the full Weekly Market Wrap here: https://bit.ly/3Kd6rQk

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As the U.S. government shutdown came to an end last week, investors were rattled by a rotation in stock markets. Despite this turbulence, we remain confident in the core drivers of the AI narrative and emphasize the importance of maintaining a diversified portfolio: https://bit.ly/4pA00WT

November started with some market jitters as investors took a fresh look at AI valuations. While we’re still optimistic about AI’s long-term potential, these recent market swings are a good reminder of the importance of diversification.

More on what this could mean for investors in our Weekly Market Wrap: https://bit.ly/4pmvK1B

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With the help of easing trade tensions with China and better-than-expected corporate earnings, the market continues to be relatively scare-proof for now.

More on what this could mean for investors: https://bit.ly/3X9lq0B