About this episode

The episode recaps the stock market's performance in the first quarter of 2026, discussing labor market conditions, inflation, and market volatility.

This week on "Financial Planning: Explained", host Michael Menninger, CFP welcomes back regular guest, Brad Sorensen, CFA. Brad is a portfolio manager and outsourced Chief Investment Officer at Cornerstone Portfolio Research. In this episode, the guys recap the performance of the stock market in the first quarter of this year. They detail the markets performance with respect to the labor market, inflation, and touch on the significant market volatility in the first quarter of 2026. This is a great episode for anyone keeping a close eye on the market and what to expect in the foreseeable future. ​For more information on Menninger & Associates Financial Planning visit https://maaplanning.com.

People in this episode

Host: Michael Menninger

Guest: Brad Sorensen

Topics covered

• market recap
• stock market performance
• labor market
• inflation
• market volatility

Keywords

• market recap
• stock market
• labor market
• inflation
• market volatility
• 2026
• financial planning

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cornerstone Portfolio Research

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