Zhang Financial

Zhang Financial Zhang Financial is a fee-only advisory firm and a proud member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors, otherwise known as NAPFA.

At Zhang Financial, our mission is to provide each of our clients with unbiased advice, excellent service, and exceptional products, while serving their best interest at all times. NAPFA members must adhere to demanding practice requirements including fee-only compensation, professional designations, continuing education, comprehensive planning, and fiduciary commitments.

08/31/2026

After hearing from Chair Kevin Warsh, investors are increasingly pricing in the chance of an interest rate hike at the Federal Reserve's meeting in September. There is now only a 12% probability of no rate hikes, and an 88% chance of at least one hike by the end of 2026. The S&P 500 rose 0.5% last week, while Small Cap stocks (which are more sensitive to rates) fell 1.5%. International markets, both developed and emerging, were flat for the week.

Watch: https://youtu.be/0caRyCe-IW0
Listen: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2021410/episodes/19731491

We’re proud to support Vicksburg Arts and its Art of Nature summer camp, which continues to create meaningful opportunit...
08/25/2026

We’re proud to support Vicksburg Arts and its Art of Nature summer camp, which continues to create meaningful opportunities for children, teens, artists, and families throughout our community.

This year’s camp was its largest yet, bringing together 125 young campers for hands-on experiences in visual art, music, theatre, movement, and more. The program also created opportunities for local artists and teen leaders while helping make the arts accessible to more families.

Thank you to Vicksburg Arts for all you do to inspire creativity and bring our community together. We’re proud to have been part of such a special summer!

08/24/2026

Economic releases were minimal last week and thus had little market impact. The US Treasury announced increased buybacks of long-term obligations to stabilize yields. As a result, funds migrated to Gold and Bitcoin, which rose 4.5% and 22.4%, respectively. Equity markets fell in the US and abroad, with the exception of Emerging Markets. Emerging Markets continue to outperform other asset classes YTD, currently +24.2%.

Watch: https://youtu.be/H2KjwFg45Fs
Listen: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2021410/episodes/19695290

08/17/2026

Inflation metrics met expectations in data released last week, while consumer spending pulled back during July: expectations of +0.1% month-over-month were met with a reality of -0.6%. However, markets rose, with the S&P 500 climbing 0.4% over the week. YTD performance sits at +14.5%, roughly equivalent to the International Developed index's +15% return. The top performers, however, continue to be the Russell 2000 and Emerging Markets, which have gained +24.5% and +22.7% YTD, respectively.

Watch: https://youtu.be/WAfuAjXDn2M
Listen: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2021410/episodes/19660888

08/10/2026

Nonfarm payrolls were expected to come in at +91,000 for July, but ended up at -23,000. Earnings season continues, with the majority of S&P 500 companies having reported Q2 results, and those reporting have beaten expectations by almost 11%. The S&P rose 3.6% last week, on the solid earnings. The index now sits at +14.1% YTD, mirroring the International Developed index, which also shows +14.1% growth since January.

Watch: https://youtu.be/v8yKMAgmMQ8
Listen: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2021410/episodes/19627362

Zhang Financial is proud to support Michigan Doodle Rescue Connect on their mission to rescue, fully vet, and carefully ...
08/06/2026

Zhang Financial is proud to support Michigan Doodle Rescue Connect on their mission to rescue, fully vet, and carefully match doodle mixes (and other dogs in need) directly to the right home!

We were thrilled to present them with a donation toward their new Adoption Center. We wouldn't have our Associate, Finley, without this incredible team!

Learn more about MI Doodle Rescue Connect or how to support them here: https://www.michigandoodlerescueconnect.org/

08/03/2026

The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged, holding them at the target range of 3.5%-3.75%. Q2 GDP growth came in at +1.5%; the Atlanta Federal Reserve is forecasting a much larger figure for Q3 at 5% growth. Markets had a strong week, with the S&P 500, International developed, and emerging markets all rising over 1%. Emerging markets continue to lead the pack year-to-date, sitting at +20%.

Watch: https://youtu.be/_bTIxjvuHMY
Listen: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2021410/episodes/19594503

07/27/2026

Inflation expectations rose last week, largely driven by oil prices due to renewed activity in Iran. The Federal Reserve meets this week, and there is a 36% chance of an interest rate hike. US markets fell slightly (-0.6%), dragged down by the Magnificent 7, which dropped 5.4% alone. Emerging markets continue to lead performance YTD at +17.3%, compared to the S&P 500's ~9% YTD gain.

Watch: https://youtu.be/94Vy7KjK030
Listen: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2021410/episodes/19559071

07/20/2026

Inflation metrics and consumer sentiment both came in better than expected last week, and the Atlanta Fed raised its Q2 GDP estimate. However, Chinese companies announced new AI models, which dragged down semiconductor stocks in the US and abroad. The S&P 500 fell 1.6%, but emerging markets, which have a large exposure to semiconductor-heavy Taiwan and South Korea, dropped 4.1%.

Watch: https://youtu.be/l8AYPGEqsUA
Listen: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2021410/episodes/19520653

07/13/2026

Economic data releases were rather light last week, but initial jobless claims slightly beat expectations. The Federal Reserve meets in a few weeks, and odds for some form of interest rate increase by year-end continue to climb. The "Magnificent 7" powered the S&P 500's positive week, as the index rose 1.4%. In contrast, international equities fell, including both developed and emerging markets.

Watch: https://youtu.be/W-W82avjNn0
Listen: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2021410/episodes/19488500

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