Edward Jones-Financial Advisor: Jessica Ashmore

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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As markets navigate recent market volatility and weigh the potential duration of oil supply disruptions, underlying U.S. economic fundamentals remain encouraging. For long-term investors, now is not the time to make emotionally charged investment decisions but rather consider a simple pulse check on your portfolio.

Mona Mahajan, Senior Investment Strategist, explains in our Weekly Market Wrap.

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