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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Nov. 4, 2025
Investors Reassess AI Giants as Diversification Takes Center Stage
The Federal Reserve’s latest rate decision, the ongoing government shutdown, and a closer look at Big Tech’s AI spending headline this week’s market update. While the Fed signals caution and Washington remains in gridlock, investors are beginning to demand real results from the so-called “Magnifice…
Oct. 28, 2025
Fed Decision Week and Tech Earnings in Focus
The Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision and a wave of tech earnings could shape market direction for the rest of the year. More than 85% of reporting companies have beaten profit expectations, and roughly 82% have exceeded revenue forecasts. Market participants are watching closely as Micros…
Oct. 21, 2025
Credit Concerns Surface Amid Earnings Season
Recent losses at several regional banks have raised concerns about potential cracks in the credit market. While headlines have fueled anxiety, key indicators like default rates and delinquencies remain stable, and most banks continue to report healthy balance sheets.
This update examines what’s re…
Oct. 14, 2025
Three Years Into the Bull Market
Three years into the current bull market, the S&P 500 has gained more than 80% since October 2022. How does this performance compare with past bull markets—and what could it mean for investors moving forward?
This week’s Market Update looks at how technology and AI-driven companies have led the ral…
Oct. 7, 2025
Investors Stay Upbeat Despite Government Shutdown
Market Update – Investors Stay Upbeat Despite Government Shutdown
Markets continue to show strength even as the federal government shutdown halts key economic reports. With limited data available, investors are relying on private-sector indicators such as ADP’s employment report, which suggests co…
Sept. 30, 2025
Government Shutdown: What It Means for Markets and the Economy
As the U.S. faces the possibility of another government shutdown, many are asking: What does this mean for the economy, the markets, and everyday Americans?
In this video, we break down:
Why markets often hold up during shutdowns
Who feels the immediate financial impact
How entitlement payments li…
Sept. 24, 2025
Fed Cuts Rates but Signals Uncertainty Ahead
The Fed cut rates last week, but policymakers remain divided on what comes next. In this Market Update, we break down:
Why the dot plot shows uncertainty for 2025
The risks of moving too slow—or too fast—on cuts
What this means for inflation, jobs, and the market outlook
Stay informed with clear in…
Sept. 24, 2025
Markets Rally as Fed Hints at September Rate Cut
Markets rallied sharply at the end of last week following comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium. Powell’s remarks suggested the Fed may be preparing to cut interest rates in September, which sent equities higher. The S&P 500 gained about 1.5% on Fr…
Sept. 16, 2025
Fed Poised for Rate Cut
This week’s Federal Reserve meeting could bring the first rate cut in nearly a year. But with inflation progress stalling and markets already up more than 30% since April, the path ahead remains uncertain.
In this Market Update, we cover:
- Why labor market weakness is driving Fed action
- Inf…
Aug. 19, 2025
Tariffs, Inflation, and the Fed: What Investors Need to Watch
One of the big questions for markets right now is: who’s really paying for the tariffs? The U.S. government is collecting tariff revenues at a pace of roughly $300 billion per year, but whether those costs fall on importers, exporters, or consumers is still evolving.
Recent data suggests producer…
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