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02/10/2026

Last week brought more uncertainty amid questions about AI demand, continued labor weakness and a rotation into Small- and Mid-Cap stocks. NMWMC CIO Brent Schutte breaks down the latest economic developments and how we’re using diversification to take advantage of market shifts. http://spr.ly/6188hMASA

02/03/2026

A perfect storm of high-stakes events including volatile tech earnings and Kevin Warsh’s nomination as the next Federal Reserve Chair fueled large, divergent stock and price movements across asset classes. Here’s what investors need to know. http://spr.ly/6184hGxbe

01/27/2026

The S&P 500 ended in negative territory for the second consecutive week on Friday despite signs of softening inflation, economic growth and a potential deal over Greenland. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management CIO Brent Schutte discusses what’s next for investors. http://spr.ly/6181h6Xh5

01/21/2026

Last week brought more signs of economic broadening, continuing the theme over the end of 2025 and into the first week of January of investors increasingly rotating into Small-Cap stocks. Even so, a cooling labor market means investors and the Fed should proceed with caution. http://spr.ly/6182CfBh6

01/13/2026

Stocks rallied in the first week of 2026. Nonetheless, a bifurcated and narrow economy, coupled with a softening labor market, poses risks on the horizon. http://spr.ly/6181CacvS

01/12/2026

From tariffs to a record-long government shutdown to a softening labor market, investors were met with no shortage of obstacles in Q4. Nevertheless, U.S. and global equities pushed higher in the fourth quarter to end 2025 on a strong note.

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12/16/2025

Deepening divisions have begun to form at the U.S. Federal Reserve as policymakers confront a “unique” dilemma of a cooling labor market and stubborn inflation. http://spr.ly/6187CKToV

12/09/2025

As mixed economic signals continue to muddy the long-term outlook, the need for diversification remains certain. http://spr.ly/61887Cph0

11/25/2025

With key economic questions still unanswered, volatility may persist until the outlook becomes clearer. http://spr.ly/61897WZVV

11/18/2025

11/18/2025

With the government shutdown ending, more data could bring some clarity to the economic picture. For now, all signs still point toward elevated inflation and a weakening labor market, with many investors concerned about the possibility of a market downturn. http://spr.ly/61877eiQZ

11/11/2025

Markets and the economy may be showing signs of strain as inflation rises and job cuts mount. With investors facing growing uncertainty, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company CIO Brent Schutte explains why diversification is paramount. http://spr.ly/61897TnV9