Robert J. Adler

01/01/2026

May the upcoming year be your best one yet!

Another year full of gratitude!

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11/27/2025

Wishing you joy, gratitude, and precious moments with your loved ones. We are grateful for YOU!

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11/11/2025

11/07/2025

Markets rose in October as the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq posted gains, supported by easing short-term rates and stronger Q3 earnings. What risks should investors watch next? Find out from Commonwealth’s Chris Fasciano in this new Market Thoughts video: https://bit.ly/gukW

October was another good month for markets, but will it be the same story in November? Find out in Chris Fasciano's latest Market Thoughts video.

11/03/2025

“When driving in fog, you slow down,” said Fed Chair Jerome Powell—and the Fed just tapped the brakes. Interest rates were lowered again, but the path ahead remains uncertain. See what it means for the economy in this blog from Commonwealth’s Chris Fasciano: https://bit.ly/yrfjM

The Fed cut rates at this week's meeting, but is there another rate cut on tap for December? Commonwealth's Chris Fasciano takes a look at the road ahead.

10/16/2025

What happens when a data-dependent Fed suddenly loses its data? Listen to the latest episode of The Market Observatory from Commonwealth to learn how the government shutdown could shape Fed decisions, even without key inflation and jobs reports: https://bit.ly/hykW

With a government shutdown, economic data isn't available. What's a central banker to do? Chris and Sam find answers in this month's Market Observatory.

10/14/2025

Markets hit new highs in September as the Fed cut rates, but slower hiring and higher unemployment hint at mixed signals. Watch this Market Thoughts video to see Commonwealth’s chief market strategist, Chris Fasciano, break down what this could mean: https://bit.ly/lkqiuclkM

In his latest Market Thoughts video, Commonwealth's Chris Fasciano says market fundamentals remain healthy, despite uncertainty and shifting risks.

10/06/2025

The U.S. government is shut down for the first time since 2018. Commonwealth chief investment strategist, Chris Fasciano, tells us what investors need to know:

Shutdowns are typically short, averaging 8–9 days over 50 years
Markets have historically “looked through” them despite headlines
Strong fundamentals continue to support equities long term
See why staying the course may be the smartest move: https://bit.ly/3WligX7F

What will the government shutdown mean for markets? Commonwealth's Chris Fasciano looks beyond the headlines for answers.

09/23/2025

The Fed just reduced interest rates to keep the labor market from softening further. This historic move, the first after a nine-month pause, could signal more cuts ahead. Check out what Commonwealth’s Chris Fasciano says this could mean for you: https://bit.ly/jhefkwlM

How will the markets react to the latest Fed decision? Commonwealth's Chris Fasciano discusses rate cuts and the road ahead.

09/16/2025

Jobs data came in weaker than expected, and markets are already eyeing a Fed rate cut. Watch Commonwealth’s Sam Millette and Chris Fasciano discuss what could be next for monetary policy, the economy, and investors in this month’s Market Observatory: https://bit.ly/mrketobsrverTh

Rate cut ahead? In this month's episode of the Market Observatory, Chris and Sam say the latest jobs data will be top of mind for the Fed.

09/12/2025

Markets finished August on a high note, but July's jobs report revealed a slowdown in hiring. Watch the latest Market Thoughts video from Commonwealth’s Chris Fasciano to learn more about what this could mean for the economy and your portfolio: https://bit.ly/inpntmrktoTh

Will stress on the labor market foreshadow a shift in consumer spending? Get the full story in our latest Market Thoughts video.