Edward Jones-Financial Advisor: Richard Schiess

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.

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.

How did the markets perform this week? Get the highlights and the latest economic news.

05/29/2026

One of the most helpful exercises families can do when budgeting is distinguishing between needs and wants. Your mortgage or rent, groceries, utilities, and transportation costs are essential. They keep your household running.

But wants aren't bad. Dining out, travel, and gifts for family and friends add meaning to life. The key is setting boundaries around them so they don't pull you off course from what's most important to you.

When you prioritize together as a family, you build healthier financial habits. Small adjustments in your discretionary spending can create meaningful savings over time without feeling like deprivation.

If you're looking to align your family's spending with your values and goals, let's talk. We can help you create a budget that reflects what matters most.

These considerations can help you get a handle on how you spend money each month.

05/23/2026

Stocks continue to climb despite rising rates.

How did the markets perform this week? Get the highlights and the latest economic news.

05/21/2026

Trying to predict the perfect moment to invest is tempting. But here's what history tells us: the best market days often show up during the most uncertain times, exactly when many investors are sitting on the sidelines.

Missing even a small number of strong market days over several decades can create a meaningful gap in long-term results. The challenge is that no one can consistently predict which days those will be.

This is why staying invested matters. A long-term approach allows you to participate in market growth over time, rather than risking being out of the market when opportunities emerge.

If you're unsure about staying invested or want to understand what approach fits your timeline, reach out. We can walk through it together.

When considering where to invest your hard-earned money, it's natural to wonder: should I wait for conditions to settle before investing?

05/16/2026

As we know, markets this year have been robust. In fact, despite near 10% corrections in both the S&P 500 and Canadian TSX in March, and ongoing uncertainty around the Iran war and oil prices, stocks are back near all-time highs.

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05/09/2026

While geopolitics continue to dominate headlines, markets have increasingly refocused on underlying economic and earnings fundamentals, pushing U.S. equities to new record highs.

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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.

How did the markets perform this week? Get the highlights and the latest economic news.