by Expressive Wealth Team | Sep 21, 2026 | Market Update
The Fed Hiked. Now the Market Has to Prove It Can Live With 5% Yields The Fed raised rates a quarter point last week, to 3.75%-4.00%. It’s the first hike since 2023,and the reason is simple: inflation won’t come down and the economy keeps holding up....
by Expressive Wealth Team | Sep 18, 2026 | Market Update
Uncomfortable Doesn’t Mean Unhealthy The Fed is back in hiking mode, and global central banks are following hikes; the 10-year Treasury briefly crossed 5%, oil remains above $100, and questions around AI spending haven’t disappeared. Yet the economy continues to...
by Expressive Wealth Team | Sep 11, 2026 | Market Update
The Price of Money Is Becoming the Market’s Biggest Test Earnings and growth are holding up. Rates, oil, and inflation are driving a more cautious macro view. The bull market is still standing on solid ground with decent growth and great earnings. However, the...
by Expressive Wealth Team | Sep 8, 2026 | Market Update
Last week demonstrated that good economic news isn’t always positive market news when inflation remains an issue. Friday’s strong jobs report reinforced the economy’s strength and the earnings environment, but gave the Fed reason to focus on...
by Expressive Wealth Team | Sep 4, 2026 | Market Update
Earnings and continued AI related deal activity kept this bull market intact this week. Rising rates stole the spotlight, and Friday’s jobs report just threw the “Goldilocks” into disarray. We have jobs and earnings growth. The 10 year Treasury hit 4.8%,...
