This roundup of top financial news for the week presented by Matt Glova and the LifeTime Asset Management team:
Monthly Market Navigator, Feb 28, 2026
U.S. and Israel military strikes on Iran led to surging oil prices. Concerns about accelerating inflation and rising interest rates caused global stock markets to decline. Inflation worries also led bond markets to sell off sharply, with yields on the 10-year Treasury rising 18 basis points (bps) to 4.14 percent.
Quick Hits:
1. Beyond the headlines: Putting the sell-off in perspective.
2. Report releases: Affected by winter weather, negative job creation last month raised concerns about future economic growth.
3. Financial market data: Surging oil prices led to declines in global stock markets. In addition, bonds sold off sharply.
4. Looking ahead: Personal income and spending data will highlight a heavy week of economic reports.
Click here to read the full monthly market navigator published February 28, 2026.
Weekly Market Navigator, Feb 23, 2026
Thanks to Friday’s rally, markets were up across the board last week. Sector performance continued to show solid breadth, which was an encouraging sign. Fixed income markets were down marginally. Fourth-quarter GDP missed expectations, which had already been revised lower because of the government shutdown.
Click here to read the full weekly market navigator published February 23, 2026.
Weekly Market Navigator, Feb 16, 2026
Markets struggled, with the Nasdaq Composite declining for the fifth consecutive week. Eight sectors had positive returns, and emerging markets rallied. Fixed income markets were up across the board. Although economic data was mixed, January job creation was stronger than anticipated and consumer inflation moderated more than expected.
Click here to read the full weekly market navigator published February 16, 2026.
Weekly Market Navigator, Feb 9, 2026
Markets rallied Friday to salvage what had been a challenging week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average led the way, eclipsing 50,000 for the first time. The rally continued to illustrate a broadening market. Economic data exceeded expectations, with good news on manufacturing, services, and consumer confidence.
Click here to read the full weekly market navigator published February 9, 2026.
Weekly Market Navigator, Feb 2, 2026
Equity markets were mixed. The S&P 500 Index eclipsed 7,000 on Wednesday and finished the week up marginally but other indices were down. The Treasury yield curve steepened, though the 10-year rose only 1 basis point (bp). Markets digested earnings reports, disappointing data, and Federal Reserve (Fed) news.
Click here to read the full weekly market navigator published February 2, 2026.
Monthly Market Navigator, Jan 31, 2026
Markets rallied to start the year, with international stocks outperforming U.S. companies. Rising long-term interest rates weighed on bond returns; however, investment-grade and high-yield bonds were still able to post modest gains for the month. Looking forward, continued economic growth and market appreciation remain the most likely path in 2026.
Quick Hits:
1. Beyond the Headlines: Solid Start to the Year for Markets
2. Fixed Income Update: Long-Term Yields Rise as Fed Remains on Sidelines
3. Economic Report Updates: Job Market Headwinds
4. Looking Ahead: Cautious Optimism Despite Risks
Click here to read the full monthly market navigator published January 31, 2026.