February brought a continued mix of economic data and market activity. In this month’s Market Update, Jim Kruzan, CFP®, CRPC®, reviews recent economic indicators and February market performance.
While many trends remain similar to last month, we are beginning to see some subtle shifts in areas of the market and economy.
Topics covered include:
Consumer credit trends and delinquency rates
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
Manufacturing activity
Inflation, unemployment, and the job market
Market valuations and February performance, including potential shifts in market leadership
Watch the full update below to hear Jim’s perspective on what we’re seeing in the markets and what we’re monitoring moving forward.
Watch the February Market Update here:
We’ll be back next month with a look at March and a review of the first quarter of the year.
If you have questions or would like to discuss how current market conditions may impact your financial plan, please contact our team.
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March 6, 2026
February 2026 Market & Economic Update
February brought a continued mix of economic data and market activity. In this month’s Market Update, Jim Kruzan, CFP®, CRPC®, reviews recent economic indicators and February market performance.
While many trends remain similar to last month, we are beginning to see some subtle shifts in areas of the market and economy.
Topics covered include:
Consumer credit trends and delinquency rates
Commercial mortgage-backed securities
Manufacturing activity
Inflation, unemployment, and the job market
Market valuations and February performance, including potential shifts in market leadership
Watch the full update below to hear Jim’s perspective on what we’re seeing in the markets and what we’re monitoring moving forward.
Watch the February Market Update here:
We’ll be back next month with a look at March and a review of the first quarter of the year.
If you have questions or would like to discuss how current market conditions may impact your financial plan, please contact our team.
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