Looking for a 2026 stock market update or wondering how artificial intelligence, inflation, interest rates, and geopolitics could impact your investments? In this episode of Front Row with Carnegie, our investment leadership team breaks down the biggest market trends affecting investors today and shares how we're positioning portfolios for the months ahead.

Whether you're approaching retirement, already retired, or building long-term wealth, this discussion provides practical insights to help you look beyond the headlines and stay focused on what matters most.

Featured Discussion:

• Artificial Intelligence: Is AI a transformational investment opportunity or are expectations running too high?
  
• 2026 Stock Market Outlook: What's driving market performance after a volatile first half of the year?
  
• Federal Reserve & Interest Rates: What higher or lower rates could mean for stocks and bonds.
  
• Inflation & Tariffs: How economic policy is affecting businesses, consumers, and investors.
  
• Geopolitics: Why markets often recover faster than headlines suggest.
  
• Private Credit: The risks of illiquidity and why Carnegie favors transparency.
  
• Consumer Spending & Market Sentiment: Are consumers stronger than they appear?
  
• SpaceX and the IPO Market: What mega IPOs could mean for investors.
  
• Financial Planning Strategies: Practical planning considerations in today's market environment.
  

  Featured Speakers
  • Gary Wagner, President
  • Benjamin Connard, CFA, Chief Investment Officer
  • Greg Halter, CFA, Director of Research
  • Michael Curry, CFP®, Vice President & Wealth Advisor