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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June 9, 2026
Strong Labor Market Keeps Pressure on the Fed
The U.S. economy continues to show resilience, with strong job growth highlighting the strength of the labor market despite ongoing concerns about inflation and global uncertainty.In this week's Market Update, Adam Phillips, CFA®, CAIA, CFP®, examines the latest employment data, upcoming inflation…
June 2, 2026
Is the SpaceX IPO a Great Opportunity or a Great Story?
SpaceX is expected to become the largest IPO in history, potentially debuting at a valuation approaching $2 trillion. But does that automatically make it a great investment?In this week’s Market Update, we explore:Why a great company is not always a great investmentThe risks of investing at ext…
May 12, 2026
Wall Street and Main Street Continue to Tell Different Stories
This week’s Market Update focuses on the growing disconnect between Wall Street and Main Street. Markets continue moving higher, driven largely by technology and artificial intelligence themes, while many consumers face increasing pressure from inflation and higher energy costs. The update also cov…
April 28, 2026
Market Update: Earnings, the Fed, and What to Watch
Markets have rebounded to new highs following a sharp pullback earlier this month. This week’s Market Update highlights what’s driving the recovery, including rising earnings expectations, elevated interest rates, and the continued impact of geopolitical uncertainty.market update, stock market up…
April 21, 2026
Markets Rebound to New Highs as Earnings Remain Strong
Markets have rebounded to new highs following a sharp pullback earlier this month. This week’s Market Update highlights what’s driving the recovery, including rising earnings expectations, elevated interest rates, and the continued impact of geopolitical uncertainty.market update, stock market up…
March 31, 2026
What Has Changed and What Hasn’t Amid Ongoing Uncertainty
This week’s Market Update focuses on what has changed and what has not as the conflict in the Middle East continues. The update covers the shift in expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, the continued resilience of the labor market, and why strong corporate earnings are helping support markets…
March 10, 2026
Market Update: Volatility Rises as Geopolitical Conflict Continues
Markets turned volatile this week as the conflict in the Middle East continued, pushing oil prices above $100 per barrel and raising concerns about inflation and economic growth. The S&P 500 has pulled back from recent highs as investors assess the potential impact of rising energy costs and a weak…
March 3, 2026
Keeping Perspective Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
In this week’s Market Update, we discuss the market’s reaction to recent geopolitical developments and what investors should focus on moving forward.While headlines drove short-term volatility, markets recovered quickly as investors assessed the broader economic impact. Historically, geopolitica…
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…
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