Unrest, Uncertainty, and Your Money

(CFRB Part 1 of a 4-Part Series) How the CA Prop 50 Vote, the NY Mayoral Shift, and a Near-Miss Government Shutdown Are Shaping Market Risk 1. Introduction — Political Upheaval Meets Market Anxiety The close of 2025 has delivered a trifecta of uncertainty for...

AI Fueled Optimism Keeps Markets Rising

. “America is now one big bet on AI … corporate America and global investors remain deeply optimistic due to the transformative promise of artificial intelligence … 40 % of U.S. GDP growth and 80 % of stock market gains.” Financial Times Wall Street momentum continues...