In this October market update, David Hollander breaks down the latest market moves as new tariff headlines spark volatility and investors seek stability in gold. Hear why gold prices have surged above $4,000 an ounce, what seasonal trends could mean for the weeks ahead, and how rising debt and policy uncertainty may influence markets. Plus, a quick look at the growing role of crypto and what investors should watch going into year-end.

Despite a government shutdown, the markets continue to show surprising strength. In this weekly market update, David Hollander breaks down the latest numbers and what’s driving investor optimism. From AI-powered growth and easing interest rates to strong Q3 earnings, he shares insights on the trends supporting today’s rally and what could trigger volatility ahead. 

The U.S. economy continues to surprise with GDP growth revised up to 3.8% and consumer spending beating forecasts. Yet, as October approaches, investors face the prospect of government shutdown headlines and seasonal volatility. In this Protect Your Assets Market Briefing, David Hollander shares his take on what the latest data means, why diversification matters, and how to think about income planning in today’s environment.

The Fed’s recent rate cut pushed the Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq higher, while Treasuries and oil told a different story. In this Protect Your Assets market briefing, David Hollander explains what the Fed’s decision signals about the labor market, why job trends raise recession concerns, and how AI is reshaping the outlook. He also breaks down what investors should know about bonds now that much of the rally is priced in, how to approach equities at record highs, and which sectors may benefit most from lower rates and recent tax law changes.

This week’s briefing covers a softer labor market, declining Treasury yields, and why the Fed is widely expected to cut rates on September 17. We dig into what fewer job openings could mean for growth, how lower borrowing costs may affect mortgages and corporate activity, and where crude oil might find support after recent weakness. We also preview next week’s CPI and PPI releases, discuss why inflation remains above the Fed’s 2% target, and outline positioning ideas for a volatile September–October stretch. Plus, sectors we currently favor—financials and health care—and a reminder to use pullbacks to rebalance toward quality.