Third Quarter Market Outlook 2026: What Investors Should Consider | Brad Sorensen, CFA
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The episode discusses the current stock market outlook and key global economic events affecting investors.
This week on Financial Planning: Explained, host Michael Menninger, CFP®, welcomes back regular guest Brad Sorensen, CFA, Portfolio Manager and Outsourced Chief Investment Officer at Cornerstone Portfolio Research, for an in-depth discussion on the latest stock market outlook and the key events shaping the global economy. In this episode, Mike and Brad examine whether today's stock market valuations remain justified as corporate earnings continue to surprise to the upside. With second-quarter earnings showing strong growth across several sectors, investors are asking an important question: Can the market continue climbing, or are risks beginning to outweigh the opportunities? The conversation explores the current investment landscape, including the impact of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, geopolitical uncertainty, inflation trends, interest rate expectations, and how global events may influence markets in the months ahead. Mike and Brad also discuss investor sentiment, economic growth prospects, and what recent earnings data may signal for the future direction of stocks. Whether you're an investor, retiree, financial advisor, or simply interested in understanding today's…
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