The Market Update
Welcome to The Market Update, your weekly source for timely insights and expert commentary. Each episode, Adam Phillips, CFA, CFP®, Managing Director of Investments and Partner at EP Wealth Advisors, breaks down the latest market movements and economic developments—highlighting what matters most to investors and why.
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Feb. 5, 2026
Are Foreign Investors Pulling Back From U.S. Treasuries?
Are foreign investors pulling back from U.S. Treasuries?
In this week’s Market Update, we examine recent headlines and investor concerns around foreign ownership of U.S. government debt. We look at what the data actually show, why Treasury yields have remained stable, and where the real risk may …
Jan. 27, 2026
Markets, Uncertainty, and the Week Ahead
This week’s Market Update explores why markets can move higher in uncertain environments, what elevated investor sentiment means for risk and opportunity, and why this week’s earnings reports, Federal Reserve meeting, and government funding deadline matter. We also share why staying focused on long…
Jan. 13, 2026
Expecting the Unexpected as Earnings Season Begins
Markets have kicked off the year with a wide range of developments—from rising geopolitical tensions to renewed focus on housing affordability, interest rates, and Federal Reserve independence. With earnings season now underway, investors are watching closely to see how companies are navigating the…
Jan. 7, 2026
A Volatile Start to 2026
Markets opened 2026 steady despite geopolitical headlines. In this week’s Market Update, we discuss why investors are taking a measured view of developments in Venezuela and why Friday’s jobs report will be an important indicator for the economy and markets.
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Dec. 30, 2025
Wrapping Up a Strong 2025 and Looking Ahead to 2026
As 2025 comes to a close, markets delivered another strong year for investors, with gains across stocks, bonds, and international markets. This Market Update reviews what drove returns in 2025 and outlines the key themes shaping the outlook for 2026.
Topics include market performance, elevated valu…
Dec. 16, 2025
What the Fed’s Latest Rate Cut Really Signals
The Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate cut came with notable disagreement among policymakers, underscoring the complexity of today’s economic environment. In this Market Update, we break down what the Fed’s internal dissents signal, why borrowing costs remain elevated despite multiple rate cuts…
Dec. 8, 2025
Fed Meeting Preview: Signals to Watch
This week marks another important moment for financial markets as the Federal Reserve heads into its December policy meeting. The Fed is widely expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing total reductions to 175 basis points since rate cuts began in September of last year. While the…
Dec. 2, 2025
Holiday Spending, Consumer Health, and What’s Driving Markets
Holiday spending is strong but more modest once inflation is factored in — and markets are responding mostly to shifting expectations around the Federal Reserve. In this week’s Market Update, we discuss the state of the U.S. consumer, November’s market rebound, and why December often provides suppo…
Nov. 18, 2025
Volatility Returns as Fed Expectations Shift
Volatility is back as both equities and crypto pull back from recent highs. In this week’s Market Update, Adam Phillips, CFA, CAIA, CFP®, explains what’s driving the renewed market pressure—from shifting Federal Reserve expectations to questions around AI spending and earnings. He also highlights k…
Nov. 11, 2025
Government Shutdown Nears an End as Consumer Sentiment Slips
After forty days, the longest government shutdown in U.S. history may finally be ending, but consumer sentiment tells a different story.
EP Wealth’s Managing Director of Portfolio Strategy, Adam Phillips, CFA, CFP®, breaks down what the tentative government funding deal means for the markets, why …
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