Investment Insights

Earnings Season
January has kicked off 2026 with a full sampling of the same themes from 2025: geopolitical concerns, tariff threats, AI developments, and international equity strength,

Video Discussion: The Year Behind & The Road Ahead
2025 was an action-packed year for market watchers and investors. There were several factors and events that contributed to uncertainty, not least of which the

Three years running: How long can it last?
We entered 2025 on a high note, with the S&P 500 at all-time highs following a post-election surge. The weak start to the year, accelerated

Data Vacuum
Following the longest recorded government shutdown in U.S. history, markets have ebbed and flowed near all-time highs for the S&P 500. While a historically strong

The benefits of JNBA’s Investment Committee
When it comes to managing finances, one thing that frequently gets overlooked is how many different and competing emotions can factor into the process. Money

Market Indicators in Q4 2025 and Beyond
During the 2025 federal government shutdown, economic data reports were not available. These reports, including U.S. Employment Report, Jobless Claims and U.S. Home Sales, are