Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Mark Cai

06/20/2026

The Fed held the fed funds target range steady at 3.5%-3.75% and removed the previously projected 2026 rate cut from the dot plot, as expected.

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06/13/2026

Tech is cooling, not breaking: The recent pullback in semiconductors reflects profit-taking after a “too far, too fast” rally, with improving breadth signaling a healthier market backdrop.

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06/06/2026

Last week's blowout U.S. payroll report underlined the improvement in the U.S. labour market this year, with hiring accelerating and broadening across sectors, signaling a more durable foundation for growth. Canadian employment data were also surprisingly strong, reversing some of the weakness in hiring this year.

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05/30/2026

Markets closed last week hopeful that a U.S.–Iran peace deal will finally help unwind the shock to global energy markets seen this year, with equities hitting new record highs and bonds rebounding.

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05/02/2026

Earnings are in the driver’s seat. Strong and accelerating corporate profits are offsetting headwinds from higher energy prices, inflation pressures, and central bank uncertainty.

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04/25/2026

Despite these lingering concerns, markets have rallied as investors increasingly price out downside risks from the conflict and refocus on still healthy fundamentals around growth and corporate earnings.

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04/18/2026

Markets have rapidly priced out worst‑case risks, with easing oil pressures, stabilizing rates, and resilient earnings helping drive one of the fastest rebounds to new highs on record for the S&P 500.

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04/11/2026

A ceasefire between the U.S., Iran, and Israel has sparked hopes for a durable de escalation in this conflict, driving oil prices lower and triggering a sharp rebound in equity and bond markets.

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04/04/2026

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04/04/2026

Markets in the U.S. and Canada rebounded last week on hopes of de‑escalation, but uncertainty remains: Early optimism that the Iran conflict may wind down fueled a relief rally, though uncertainty around a clear off-ramp and ongoing risks to the Strait of Hormuz keep volatility and oil prices elevated.

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