Market Update
April 2026 Newsletter
This Month's Newsletter offers a quick look at navigating market volatility as inflation cools and expectations continue to shift. It also highlights key economic trends, shifting sector performance, and a few timely strategies that could influence your long-term planning. You’ll also find practical insights on estate planning, income opportunities, and forward-looking ideas.
Our clients’ allocations are informed by a review of many of the valuable resources listed below. These independent third-party materials do not necessarily reflect the views of our firm or the companies we represent. They are provided for educational purposes only and should not be construed as recommendations.
Valuable Allocation Insights
- T. Rowe Price Global Asset Allocation Viewpoints
- CNR Speedometersâ„ Forward-Looking Six to Nine Months (City National Rochdale)
Current Market Conditions and Performance
- JP Morgan's Guide to the Markets
- Brian Wesbury - The Antidote to Conventional Wisdom
- WSJ's P/Es & Yields on Major Indexes
- US Stocks Performance
- World Stock Market Performance
- Bank CDs and Money Market Rates and Treasuries
- Bond Rates
Mortgage Rates and Predictions
And More
- Additional Resources (Historical impact of tariffs, inflation, war, or rising rates on the market)
- 2026 Social Security and Medicare Summary Sheet From Allianz
- Yearly Tax Guide From John Hancock
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Other Resources
Osaic Research | 2025 Market Review
Markets entered 2025 expecting falling inflation and early Fed rate cuts, but tariff uncertainty triggered sharp pullbacks that briefly pushed the S&P 500 into bear‑market territory. Despite this volatility, resilient earnings and stabilizing rate expectations supported a rapid recovery