Edward Jones-Financial Advisor: Josh Defnall

09/30/2025

Some timely info regarding gov't shutdown and markets. DM me if you'd like to discuss or have questions!

We offer clients our perspective on government shutdowns and their likely impact on the economy and the markets.

08/04/2025

After a nice rally in the markets, investors face increasing walls of worry about higher tariffs rates and a softer labor market. However, the likelihood of Fed rate cuts has also increased, combined with some fiscal stimulus coming from the new tax bill, which may offer a better backdrop as we head into 2026.

A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

07/28/2025

Summer’s heating up, and so is the market. Strong returns and low volatility have buoyed investor sentiment, but a pivotal week ahead could shake things up. We explore short-term risks and share our cautiously optimistic view for the rest of 2025 in our Weekly Market Wrap.

A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

07/21/2025

Despite the uncertainty that began earlier this year, markets have been able to climb several walls of worry, supported by solid economic fundamentals. We share our outlook for the back half of the year: https://bit.ly/44HA8kc

07/14/2025

Stocks held near record highs, new tariffs were announced, and the H.R. 1 bill was signed into law. We dig into what the past week or so might mean for investors: https://bit.ly/46MY3zQ

07/07/2025

The first half of 2025 provided plenty of twists and turns for investors. With the second half of the year likely to bring its own share of uncertainties, we highlight three key themes and corresponding portfolio opportunities to help investors navigate the second half: https://bit.ly/40Aldpd

06/30/2025

While momentum is likely on investors' side in the near term, there are key catalysts in the weeks ahead that markets will have to digest: https://bit.ly/44pV11F

06/23/2025

With both policymakers and markets likely to remain in wait-and-see mode through the summer, we explore five key questions that could shape the second half of 2025: https://bit.ly/3GcI4QT

06/16/2025

As we head to the second half of the year, there are several catalysts to monitor: trade negotiations with China and other economies, a potential tax bill in the U.S. and ongoing geopolitical tensions: https://bit.ly/447nOIs

06/09/2025

Summer isn't typically associated with tests, but this year may be an exception for markets. We share our views on key market and economic drivers ahead of a potentially eventful next couple months.

A summary of last week's market highlights and economic news.

06/02/2025

Markets were focused largely on two drivers – mega-cap tech earnings and tariff headlines – this past week. Get our analysis and considerations for investors in this backdrop in our latest Weekly Market Wrap: https://bit.ly/4dI6A8Z