Every week, Rob McDougall, CFA®, MBA will guide you through the weekly market outlook and provide insights into financial planning. Tune into each episode for key financial updates. For more information, please visit ZhangFinancial.com.
Small Cap Continues to Fall | Market Outlook: 10/12/26
Inflation expectations eased last week, further decreasing the probability of an interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve this month. Investors, however, are still expecting a hike at the December meeting. Rising rates have put pressure on small cap stocks, whose YTD returns (+14.1%) have fallen below the S&P 500 (+15.1%), despite leading the index earlier this year. Emerging markets continue to outperform, with YTD returns of +22.7%. Disclosures: These materials have been designed for g...
5 Oct 2026
Mixed Data Expected to Delay Rate Hike | Market Outlook: 10/05/2026
Economic data released last week was mixed: Q2 GDP was revised up and PCE inflation came in better than expected, while personal income was below expectations and the 10-year US Treasury yields hit their highest level since July 2007. Markets sank overall, with the S&P 500 falling 0.25% and international markets (both developed and emerging) decreasing over 1%. However, this mixed data has pushed expectations for another interest rate hike from October to December. Disclosures: These ma...
28 Sept 2026
2026 Year-To-Date Economic Recap
Despite geopolitical volatility, the US has seen steady GDP growth year-to-date, rising 2.1% in Q1 and 1.5% in Q2. Corporate earnings have grown healthily, and S&P valuations hold close to their 10-year averages. Elsewhere, Treasury yields have risen, largely due to US National Debt and a "crowding out" from AI hyperscalers issuing bonds for data center buildouts. Disclosures: These materials have been designed for general informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute...
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