video1.0<iframe src="https://www.loom.com/embed/6e28c47cb0f2469187bfaadba968ec21" frameborder="0" width="1280" height="960" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe>9601280Loomhttps://www.loom.com9601280https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/6e28c47cb0f2469187bfaadba968ec21-bedf8c2c232476f7.gif577.341This Loom reviews second quarter 2026 economic and market conditions and key factors affecting investors. The presenter notes that despite inflation concerns, geopolitical tensions, and high energy prices, U.S. equities rebounded, with the S&P 500 closing at 7,400 up 14.4% for the quarter and the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing at 52,319 up about 12.8%. Inflation data cited includes core CPI rising 2.9% year over year, food up 3.1%, and shelter up 3.4%, while the Federal Reserve kept the federal funds target range at 3.5% to 3.75% and signaled a more hawkish approach. Treasury yields rose somewhat by June 30, oil and gas prices were highlighted, and average bank money market and 12-month CD rates were 0.5% and 1.94% respectively.