In this market briefing, David Hollander breaks down rising oil prices and the economy and how recent moves in energy markets are influencing stocks, inflation expectations, and investor sentiment. Major indexes declined this week as oil approached $100 per barrel, raising questions about economic momentum.

David also explores why today’s environment may differ from past energy shocks, including shifts in consumer spending and domestic energy production.

In addition, he covers the latest Federal Reserve outlook, along with a monthly update on Bitcoin and digital assets.

AI stocks continue to drive market volatility as NVIDIA earnings spark debate over growth, valuations, and capital spending. Meanwhile, the bond market and yield curve are sending important signals with the 10-year Treasury yield near 4%.

In this market briefing, David Hollander breaks down what’s happening beneath the surface of the S&P 500, why AI sentiment is split between optimism and skepticism, and what the bond market may be predicting about the economy and interest rates.

Is the recent pullback a warning sign — or just normal market volatility? In this stock market analysis, David Hollander breaks down the latest moves in the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq, along with strength in international markets, the 10-year Treasury, inflation data, and labor market trends. He also discusses what Federal Reserve policy and sector rotation could mean for investors.

In this market briefing, David Hollander reviews recent developments across the financial markets and broader economy. The segment covers the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate decision, movements in major market indexes, updates from earnings season, and ongoing economic and policy considerations.

This Protect Your Assets Market Briefing provides an early 2026 market update, examining how markets responded during the first full week of the year. The discussion covers geopolitical developments, energy supply considerations, U.S. labor market data, inflation expectations, and interest rate policy signals. It also reviews recent performance across major equity indexes, bonds, and oil prices, while outlining how earnings growth, Federal Reserve policy, and global diversification considerations are being evaluated in the current environment.