Weekly Market Recap: U.S. Stocks Take a Modest Step Back to Start 2026 The first trading week of 2026 opened on a quieter note, with U.S. equities taking a modest step back after a strong finish to last year. In
Week in Review: Stocks Edge Higher Amid Rotation and Light Holiday Trading Author: Montecito Capital Management Dec 26, 2025 For the week ending December 26, U.S. equity markets finished modestly higher. The S&P 500 gained about 1.4%, the Dow Jones
Two Markets in One Week: Inflation Blinks, Tech Rebounds, and Risk Returns Author: Montecito Capital Management Market Performance: A Tepid Week That Ended with a Rally After a volatile, stop-and-start week, U.S. equities finished on a more constructive note. The
What a Financial Advisor Actually Does — and Where They Add Value Author: Loveth Abu, Montecito Capital Management When people hear “financial advisor,” many think of someone who picks investments or watches the market for them. While investment selection is
Don’t Fight the Fed: Why a Multi-Year Rate Cut Cycle Could Power a Durable Bull Market Author: Montecito Capital Management When the Federal Reserve shifts from tightening to cutting, markets tend to respond in patterns that echo across decades. But
Author: Montecito Capital Management The United States has entered a financial period defined by a stark imbalance: the nation now carries more debt than the economy produces in an entire year, and that debt continues to grow faster than the