Earlier this week in her weekly Morning Compass video Kezia Samuel from AssetMark discusses what the Fed may do with interest rates next week, the implications of who the President may appoint as Fed Chairman, as Chairman Powell term ends in 2026, and how the markets may react.

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In his informative December “2 Minute Update”, Christian Chan, Chief Investment Officer of AssetMark, discusses the narrow stock market gains this year, AI’s impact on the economy and markets, what it means that stocks are at all time highs, as well has what may be ahead in 2026 in the economy.

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We are all relieved that the government shutdown has ended. But what economic impact is it likely to have?

In their Weekly Market Recap, JP Morgan, one of the Portfolio Strategists we utilize for client accounts, wrote the following regarding that question…

Earlier this week in her weekly Morning Compass video Kezia Samuel from AssetMark discusses last week’s trade deal with China, the Supreme Court review of certain tariffs this week, and how the economy has responded so far to tariffs.

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In his informative November “2 Minute Update”, Christian Chan, Chief Investment Officer of AssetMark, discusses the Government shutdown and what economic impact that could have on the economy and investment markets.

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With all the talk about tariffs, inflation, interest rates, elevated stock markets, and overall concern about the economy, it is easy to forget some of the dynamics emerging within the economy that could push it to greater heights. In a recent article, John Piccard from JP Morgan, one of the Portfolio Strategists we utilize for client accounts, outlines 4 things which could bring huge benefits to the overall economy and therefore the markets as well. Click on THIS LINK to view the article.