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This Monthly Recap summarizes market performance, major events and news from April 2026. Read more here:

April 2026 Monthly Recap U.S. stocks strongly rallied in April, with investors shaking off geopolitical headwinds, rising inflation concerns, and intense oil volatility, thanks to…

The markets are watching the Middle East closely. Last week’s U.S.–Iran ceasefire was welcomed, but mixed rhetoric means caution remains. Still, market optimism makes sense, and pullbacks are buying opportunities. Even with recent volatility, earnings estimates remain solid. See why CIO Gene Goldman thinks the start of earnings season will be key in .

The Week Ahead | Cetera “Cetera Financial Group” refers to the network of independent retail firms encompassing, among others, Cetera Advisors LLC, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Cetera Investment Services LLC (marketed as Cetera Financial Institutions or Cetera Investors), and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. All firms...

As the U.S. nears its 250th birthday, one legacy stands out: the U.S. dollar’s rise to the center of the global financial system. In the Cetera Investment Management Team’s latest commentary, they explore that despite renewed scrutiny, history suggests the dollar’s dominance rests on deep structural strengths—making a sudden dethroning of “King Dollar” unlikely.

King Dollar Still Reigns: Why the U.S. Dollar’s Global Dominance Is Built to Last As the U.S. nears its 250th birthday, one legacy stands out: the U.S. dollar’s rise to the center of the global financial system. Despite renewed scrutiny, history suggests the dollar’s dominance rests on deep structural strengths—making a sudden dethroning of “King Dollar” unlikely.

This Quarterly Recap summarizes market performance, major events and news from Q1 2026. Read more here:

2026 First Quarter Recap In a stark resemblance to last year, the S&P 500 reached an all‑time high in the first half of the quarter before retracing and ending down 4.3% amid escalating Middle East tensions. The quarter began with Technology stocks underperforming the broader market after an AI company launched an enterpr...

Markets remain under pressure as geopolitical risks rise, with news that Iran-backed Houthis have entered the conflict dampening hopes for de-escalation and keeping investors focused on oil prices, yields, and equities. Chief Investment Officer Gene Goldman breaks down why this week’s key economic data will be critical in showing how resilient the economy is amid these headwinds in . https://cetera.com/the-week-ahead