Highlights from the week of April 3 – April 9, 2026.

Markets rallied as investors responded to shifting headlines around a U.S.–Iran cease-fire, easing near-term geopolitical risk.

The first phase of the AI trade rewarded broad calls: “Buy power!” “Sell software!” The next phase will require much more discrimination across business models, capital structures, and industries.

In ISM’s March survey, released this week, Services and Manufacturing remained in expansion territory for a third consecutive month.

Financial Literacy Month may be more effective when DC plans simplify participant decisions. What role can DC specialists play in helping sponsors see that?

The historical underperformance of passive Agg-based bond funds isn’t a coincidence. The index’s very design puts investors at a disadvantage.

Maine may pause large data centers as AI strains power grids, housing reform gains steam, and markets may be overlooking true AI adopters.

Major changes in securitized credit benchmarking and fund categorization are under way. Is your portfolio ready?

Markets rebounded as U.S. economic resilience offset ongoing Iran tensions.

Since the U.S. attack on Iran began on February 28, 2026, equity markets have experienced a broad-based selloff.