Market Updates

Timely investment and market updates straight from our Investment Team.

June 2025 Market Update

In this June market update, Chief Investment Officer Brian Andrew, CFA®, reflects on a strong market rally fueled by individual investor optimism, solid corporate earnings,...

May 2025 Market Update

In this May market update, Chief Investment Officer Brian Andrew, CFA®, discusses how ongoing tariff tensions and a growing federal deficit are weighing on markets...

April 2025 Market Update

In this April market update, Chief Investment Officer Brian Andrew, CFA®, examines recent market volatility stemming from evolving U.S. tariff policies. He discusses the potential...

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Market Commentary: What Just Happened?

By Brian Andrew, CFA® – Chief Investment Officer On April 2nd, the Trump Administration announced their tariff plan to the chagrin of markets. It all...

Webinar Recap – Bracket Busters: How Tariffs are Shaking Up The Market

In our recent webinar, Merit Financial Advisors' Chief Investment Officer, Brian Andrew, CFA®, explored the evolving landscape of tariffs, trade dynamics, and inflation—and how these...

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Special Market Commentary: March Madness – Basketball Tournament or Tariff Policy

By Brian Andrew, CFA® – Chief Investment Officer Markets rallied on news that the proposed tariff plan was going to be scaled back before April...

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