Market Commentary & Perspective
Plain-language market updates and wealth planning notes from Jay Madden, published monthly. No jargon, no sales pitch — just what's happening and what it means for you.
Where Things Stand
Markets round-tripped from a sharp late-July selloff to a record Dow close within weeks — a reminder that a plan built to withstand volatility matters more than reacting to any single week.
July 2026A Moment Worth Marking
Reflections on America's semiquincentennial, a quieter summer market, and why the conversations people keep putting off are worth having now.
June 2026Every Kind of Market Day
A selloff, a geopolitical scare, a record IPO, and a sharp recovery — all inside two weeks. What the whipsaw illustrates about staying invested.
May 2026The Obvious Trade
Oil above $100, equities at new highs, a Fed in transition — and what an energy shock means for Texas mineral rights owners and business owners alike.
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