Lauren Madera

Geopolitical Risk Meets Consumer Pressure

March 8, 2026

Markets fell on geopolitical shock and disappointing jobs data.

Will Monday Be Manic in the Markets?

March 1, 2026

Markets brace for Monday volatility following U.S.-Israel military strikes in Iran.

Tariff Relief and the AI Trade’s Great Divide

February 22, 2026

Markets rally as Supreme Court eases tariff uncertainty.

Earnings Resilience Offers Balance to Market Turbulence

February 15, 2026

Markets post their worst performance year-to-date amidst strong earnings growth.

Market Milestone Masks Labor Market Stress

February 8, 2026

Dow hits 50,000 historic milestone, but JOLTS report sparks caution.

Divided Markets Reflect Policy Uncertainty

February 1, 2026

Mixed market results as Medicare rate proposal crushes managed care stocks. Fed holds rates steady.

Bumpy Markets With Much to Contemplate

January 25, 2026

Market pullback masked strong earnings breadth across sectors amidst Intel stumble and Davos news feed.

Powell Under Federal Investigation as Earnings Broaden

January 18, 2026

Federal charges against Fed Chair Powell add policy uncertainty even as markets remain calm.

Cyclical Market Shifts & Retirement Savings Changes

January 11, 2026

Markets ignore geopolitical shocks while SECURE 2.0 alters retirement savings rules in 2026.

Inflation Eases Policy Clarity Heading into Holidays

December 21, 2025

With policy uncertainty declining, strategists see resilience supporting 2026, albeit with risks.