Market Month: February 2026
The U.S. stock market ended the month on a rather sour note, with both the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ closing February in the red, while the Dow managed to just edge into the black.... Read More
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The U.S. stock market ended the month on a rather sour note, with both the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ closing February in the red, while the Dow managed to just edge into the black.... Read More

TrustBank is proud to sponsor the Positive Paths 2026 Gala on March 20, celebrating the East Valley Woman and Man of the Year.... Read More

Jordan Blevins, Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager, shares insights from our February Chart of the Month on interest rates, inflation, and what may come next. Watch the video to learn more.... Read More

The U.S. stock market delivered a strong performance to kick off 2026.... Read More

Matt Pierce, Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager, shares insights from our January Chart of the Month, highlighting why corporate earnings remain the foundation of long-term market returns. Watch the video to learn more.... Read More
The year 2025 was extraordinary for the economy and the markets. Sweeping tariffs, a cooling labor market, rising consumer prices, a prolonged U.S. federal government shutdown, turmoil in the Middle East, and the ongoing Russia/Ukraine war were some of the many factors that should have signaled economic contraction and a downturn in the stock market.... Read More

Jordan Blevins, Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager at TrustBank Wealth Management walks through our December Chart of the Month, focusing on economic growth trends and the consumer-driven forces shaping today’s economy.... Read More

November proved to be a volatile month for the stock market, ultimately concluding with slight gains for several of the major market indexes.... Read More

Wall Street experienced notable volatility in October, only to see each of the benchmark indexes listed here close the month higher.... Read More

Matt Pierce, Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager at TrustBank Wealth Management, analyzes recent labor market data, including significant revisions to job growth, and discusses the potential implications for the economy and markets.... Read More

The third quarter of 2025 may best be characterized by continued strength in the equity market, moderating but resilient economic... Read More

Jordan Blevins, Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager at TrustBank Wealth Management, reviews the latest earnings trends and shares insights on how disciplined investing can help you navigate opportunities and risks.... Read More
U.S. stocks enjoyed a notable month in August with major indexes reaching new record highs. Wall Street's performance was largely... Read More

International stocks lead global equity markets in 2025 as a weakening U.S. dollar amplifies returns for U.S. based investors.... Read More

Inflation has declined from its multi-decade high in 2022 due in large part to a decline in the money supply in the economy after historic increases during the COVID-19 pandemic.... Read More

The economy was generally solid in July, with the stock market continuing its upward trend from the second quarter, albeit with... Read More

Throughout the second quarter of 2025, global trade tensions caused by reciprocal tariffs and increasing unrest in the Middle... Read More
May proved to be one of the best months for stocks in quite some time. During May, equities ebbed and flowed in response to... Read More

This month’s Chart of the Month focuses on one key data point we continually monitor: U.S. economic growth, measured by GDP (Gross Domestic Product).... Read More

The past month has been a wild ride for investors. Since the new administration’s so-called “Liberation Day” on April 2—marked by... Read More