Market Commentary & Insights
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The first quarter of 2026 has been a good example of how markets don’t always react the way headlines might suggest. While news of escalating conflict in the Middle East pushed oil and gas prices higher and raised concerns about inflation, financial markets have remained relatively steady. North American stocks have held up well, and even bond markets reacted differently than expected, with yields rising as investors focused more on inflation than on seeking safety.
Latest Wealth Insights
With summer vacation season upon us, many are taking a well-deserved break from work, business or the relentless flow of headlines. But what about your funds?
One of the more notable statistics to recently cross our desks is the growing pool of capital sitting on the sidelines. In the U.S., highly liquid, low-risk cash-equivalent holdings have doubled in less than five years, rising from $4 trillion during the pandemic to roughly $8 trillion today, even as equity markets have advanced.
