Michael C. Leonard, Financial Planner - MassMutual South Carolina

Last week, markets fell for a fourth straight week as tensions with Iran and higher oil prices drove volatility. Rising energy costs reignited inflation concerns, pushing Treasury yields to multi‑month highs and reinforcing a cautious Fed tone. Read this week’s market perspective to learn more.

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Last week, markets remained volatile as Iran related tensions drove oil price swings, pressured equities, and lifted bond yields. While inflation showed signs of easing, higher energy prices renewed near term inflation concerns and tempered expectations for 2026 rate cuts. Learn more with this week’s market perspective and key insights.

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Last week, markets were volatile as a spike in oil prices tied to the U.S.–Iran conflict coincided with a weaker-than-expected February jobs report. Overall, markets appeared more influenced by uncertainty around energy supply disruptions and inflation persistence than by a clear weakening in economic fundamentals. Check out this week’s market perspective to learn more.

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With so much in the news right now, it’s natural to wonder how global events can impact markets. This quick read from Daken Vanderburg, Chief Investment Officer MassMutual Wealth Management, breaks down the current geopolitical situation and why staying grounded in fundamentals is so important during volatile periods. If the headlines have raised questions, this is a good place to start.

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