August 2026 Market Update
Markets continued to navigate competing signals in August as economic growth showed signs of slowing while inflation continued to ease. Despite concerns about softer job...
June 2026 Market Update
In our June 2026 market update, Merit Financial Advisors’ Chief Investment Officer Brian Andrew, CFA®, breaks down the key forces shaping today’s market outlook, including...
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...
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...