Edward Jones-Financial Advisor: Michael Cross, CFP, CHFC

06/08/2026

After beginning the year with markets pricing in multiple rate cuts, a sharply accelerating labor market and energy-driven inflation have meaningfully shifted the outlook toward potential policy tightening — creating a more complex backdrop for equities and fixed income alike. Senior Economist James McCann explains what this could mean for investors in our Weekly Market Wrap.

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06/01/2026

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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05/26/2026

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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05/18/2026

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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05/13/2026

If you’re among the tax filers receiving a refund this year, how can you make the most of it? Here are four tips to help get you started.

If you receive a tax refund this year, you can make it work for you — helping build more financial stability and helping you create a more secure future.www.edwardjones.com/us-en

05/11/2026

Despite ongoing geopolitical noise, markets have increasingly refocused on underlying fundamentals. Strong corporate earnings, a resilient economy and solid labor market data have helped drive equities to new record highs.

Senior Economist James McCann outlines three key trends to watch in the latest Weekly Market Wrap.

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05/04/2026

Markets are pushing higher despite geopolitical and energy uncertainty. So what’s driving the momentum?

Senior Global Investment Strategist Angelo Kourkafas breaks down how strong corporate earnings, continued AI investment and a resilient consumer and economy are supporting markets in the latest Weekly Market Wrap.

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04/28/2026

Your retirement strategy may be more vulnerable than you realize, no matter your life stage. Learn how to prepare for unexpected expenses, market volatility and long‑term risks.

Did you know your retirement strategy could be at risk regardless of your life stage? In fact, many of the risks you face earlier in life don’t go away — they change or new ones surface.www.edwardjones.com/us-en

04/27/2026

After navigating recent geopolitical shocks, markets are showing notable resilience as investors refocus on economic fundamentals and corporate earnings. From developments in the Middle East to expectations around a potential Fed leadership change and a busy earnings season, Senior Economist James McCann outlines what investors should be on the lookout for in the latest Weekly Market Wrap.

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04/20/2026

Markets have rapidly priced out worst-case risks, with easing oil pressures, stabilizing interest rates and resilient earnings fueling one of the fastest rebounds to new highs on record.

In this week’s Weekly Market Wrap, Senior Global Investment Strategist Angelo Kourkafas examines whether the optimism is justified, and where markets may go from here.

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