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03/27/2026

One of the most common mistakes I see investors make is this:

They begin to let politics influence their portfolio decisions.

It’s understandable.
The headlines are constant.
The opinions are strong.

But history tells a very different story.

The U.S. stock market has been around for well over 100 years, and over that time it has delivered an average annual return of roughly 9–10%.

That includes:
• Wars
• Recessions
• Inflation spikes
• Political shifts in both directions

In fact, when you look at long-term data, markets have produced positive returns under both Republican and Democratic administrations.

Not because of politics — but because of something much more durable:

Innovation
Productivity
And the long-term growth of businesses

Markets don’t move based on party lines.
They move based on economic reality over time.

At Freedom Ridge, we believe:

• Discipline matters more than opinion
• Perspective matters more than headlines
• A long-term plan matters more than short-term reactions

Because the investors who succeed over time aren’t the ones who predict politics correctly.

They’re the ones who stay consistent

03/09/2026

Markets faced a “perfect storm” last week as geopolitical tensions and softer labor data drove renewed volatility. Even so, the broader signals from U.S. and global activity suggest a solid foundation, offering long-term investors valuable perspective as markets absorb short term shocks.

More in our Weekly Market Wrap: https://bit.ly/40ToS1f

02/23/2026

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down the administration's sweeping global tariffs, lifting the overhang that had been weighing on financial markets. Mona Mahajan, Principal, Head of Investment Strategy, explains what this could mean for investors.

https://bit.ly/478TJua

02/17/2026

Last week was action-packed – containing a flurry of economic data, bouts of market volatility, and rising AI concerns. Our Weekly Market Wrap digs into all: https://bit.ly/4tDIuDK

02/09/2026

After years of tech-led dominance, the market is experiencing a meaningful rotation toward traditional “old economy” sectors that had previously fallen out of favor, such as oil and gas, transportation and regional banks.

Angelo Kourkafas, Senior Global Investment Strategist, explains what this could mean for investors in our Weekly Market Wrap.

https://bit.ly/4tlPchH

02/02/2026

The Fed held rates steady this week, while Kevin Warsh was nominated to succeed Jerome Powell as the next Fed chair, potentially representing a dovish shift on interest rates.

Brian Therien, Senior Fixed Income Analyst, breaks down what this could mean for investors in our Weekly Market Wrap: https://bit.ly/4q98ow9

01/26/2026

Markets quickly moved past last week’s headlines and refocused on strong fundamentals. With the potential for improving growth and easing rates ahead, staying diversified matters more than ever.

James McCann, Senior Economist of Investment Strategy, breaks down what this could mean for investors in our Weekly Market Wrap: https://bit.ly/4pVnh5j

01/19/2026

The news cycle hasn’t let up in 2026. Yet despite the noise, stocks have barely flinched, maintaining a remarkable sense of calm.

Angelo Kourkafas, Senior Global Strategist, outlines four pillars of resilience that continue to anchor markets in our Weekly Market Wrap: https://bit.ly/4sMFX9R

01/12/2026

It was an eventful first week of 2026—from major geopolitical developments to fresh economic data to policy uncertainty ahead of a Supreme Court decision.

Mona Mahajan, Principal and Head of Investment Strategy, breaks down what it could mean for investors in our Weekly Market Wrap.

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

12/29/2025

We highlight four themes that shaped 2025 and outline actions to help investors prepare for the year ahead: https://bit.ly/49cQ92r

12/22/2025

2025 may be ending with some noisy market headlines, but the outlook for 2026 is looking brighter. Inflation is cooling, the job market is starting to stabilize and the Fed could start easing rates — creating opportunities beyond the big tech names.

Investment strategist Angelo Kourkafas outlines what this could mean for investors in our Weekly Market Wrap:

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