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Diversification, Labor Trends & AI Disruption in 2026 Markets
In this week’s Market Commentary, Rick Wedell, CIO of RFG Advisory, breaks down what’s driving markets in early 2026 — including shifting market leadership, recent labor and inflation data, and the growing impact of AI on certain...
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November Market Volatility: What’s Moving the Markets?
In this week’s Market Commentary, Rick Wedel, CIO of RFG Advisory, breaks down what’s behind the market pullback we’ve seen throughout November. While the S&P 500 remains up double digits year-to-date, recent volatility has pushed...
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In this week’s Market Commentary, Chief Investment Officer, Rick Wedell shares why trade tensions and the government shutdown are fueling volatility—and how diversification helps smooth the ride. 🎥 Watch the latest Market Commentary...
Read MoreACA Health Insurance for 2026
Are you worried about the potential of losing your Affordable Care Act Premium Tax Credits for 2026? Unless congress steps in, the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits will expire at the end of 2025. What does this mean? This means if your AGI...
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Government Shutdown: Why the Market Isn’t Panicking
The headlines may sound alarming — government shutdown — but markets are taking it in stride. In fact, the S&P 500 has remained steady, even ticking upward since the news broke. Here’s why: Historically, shutdowns are short. The...
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Market Commentary
Markets are steady, stocks are showing strength, and all eyes are on the Fed this week. 📊 In this week’s Market Commentary, Rick shares: • How stocks at home and abroad are performing • Why the Fed’s message may matter more than the...
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Unpacking the Jobs Report: A Market Reaction Worth Reconsidering?
Markets pulled back on Friday after a weaker-than-expected jobs report, but the headlines don’t tell the whole story. In this week’s Market Commentary, RFG Chief Investment Officer Rick Wedell shares some helpful perspective on what’s...
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As headlines swirl with global tensions and market uncertainty, it's natural to feel uneasy. But often, the markets respond with more rationality than expected. In this special Market Commentary, Rick Wedell, CIO at RFG Advisory,...
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You may have heard that the market is flat this year—but does that tell the full story? In our latest Market Commentary, Rick Wedell breaks down the key trends shaping today’s market, including: ✅ A nearly 18% rebound in the S&P 500...
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Markets Rebound, But Volatility Sticks Around
Welcome to this week’s Market Commentary with RFG Advisory’s Chief Investment Officer, Rick Wedell! Markets have been on a wild ride lately, with sharp drops followed by a rebound. While the S&P 500 is showing signs of recovery,...
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4.14.25 Market Update: Cooling Jobs, Inflation Hopes, and Fed Outlook
Welcome to another edition of Market Commentary with RFG Advisory’s Chief Investment Officer, Rick Wedell! Let’s talk numbers: The S&P 500 started the day at 5,570 following an incredibly volatile few weeks in financial markets around...
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After a week of sharp market swings, dramatic headlines, and fast-moving rumors, many investors are left wondering: What just happened—and what comes next? In this special edition of Market Commentary, RFG Advisory’s Rick Wedell breaks...
Read MoreTrump’s Tariffs Are Here—Here’s What That Means for Markets, Inflation & Your Game Plan
Welcome to another edition of our Market Commentary with RFG Advisory’sChief Investment Officer, Rick Wedell! Tariffs are making headlines—again—and they’re not just a political talking point.
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