May 2026 was a rewarding month for investors. Major stock market indexes climbed to new all-time highs, even as the bond market dealt with pressure from rising inflation concerns. The

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April’s market performance is a helpful reminder that markets can bounce back strongly even when investors are worried. Despite an ongoing conflict in the Middle East, major stock market indexes

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The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran continues to shift, and financial markets have been reacting to each new development. When a ceasefire was announced, it initially calmed