Market Updates

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May 2026 Market Update

In our May 2026 market update, Merit Financial Advisors’ Chief Investment Officer Brian Andrew, CFA®, discusses the key forces shaping today’s market environment, including persistent...
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Q1 2026 Economic and Market Overview

By Brian Andrew, CFA®, Chief Investment Officer The first quarter of 2026 was defined by a sharp transition in market leadership and a meaningful increase...
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Cease-Fire – Pause Or More?

By Brian Andrew, CFA®, Chief Investment Officer Summary: 10-point plan not likely where we land. Markets are reacting favorably to the hold on hostilities, stocks...
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March 2026 Market Update

In our March 2026 market update, Merit Financial Advisors’ Chief Investment Officer Brian Andrew, CFA®, examines a month shaped by rising geopolitical tensions, increased energy...
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February 2026 Market Update

In our February 2026 market update, Merit Financial Advisors’ Chief Investment Officer Brian Andrew, CFA®, breaks down the latest shifts in the stock market outlook...
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2026 Market Outlook

By Brian Andrew, CFA®, Chief Investment Officer After two strong years in financial markets, 2026 begins at a moment of meaningful transition. The economic environment...

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