by Shauna Newton | Jul 10, 2026 | Market Commentary
Geopolitics returned to the spotlight this week as military activity between the U.S. and Iran escalated again. After attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday and Tuesday, the U.S. launched a new wave of strikes and revoked Iranian oil...
by Shauna Newton | Jul 7, 2026 | Market Commentary
For more than two decades, SpaceX relied exclusively on private capital markets. That changed in June 2026, when the company completed the largest initial public offering (IPO) in history. The offering raised approximately $75 billion and brought SpaceX to the public...
by Shauna Newton | Jun 26, 2026 | Market Commentary
Continued weakness in technology stocks weighed on markets this week, with both the S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq finishing in the red. The Dow, which has much less technology exposure, was the only major index to finish the week higher. With the S&P 500...
by Shauna Newton | Jun 18, 2026 | Market Commentary
This week, the Fed’s Open Market Committee concluded its first meeting under new Chair Kevin Warsh. As anticipated, the Fed held rates steady at a target range of 3.50%–3.75%, with no dissent. With that decision widely expected, markets focused primarily on the...
by Shauna Newton | Jun 12, 2026 | Market Commentary
After markets started the week on shaky footing, all major equity indexes finished higher following a Thursday and Friday rally driven by news of a potential agreement between the U.S. and Iran. As a result, oil prices fell to their lowest level since March, and all...
by Shauna Newton | Jun 5, 2026 | Market Commentary
With earnings season now in the rearview, economic data releases — particularly those centered on employment — have been the main focus for investors this week. This week’s data was broadly consistent with other recent indicators pointing to a stable labor market. The...
