
IFS Insights – March
Market Outlook and Global Events
Frequently Asked Questions
Dear Friends,
We hope this newsletter finds you well and enjoying Summer adventures!
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The IFS Team
Global equity markets had a fantastic second quarter as the large-cap S&P 500 recorded its biggest quarterly gain since late 2021. The themes that drove market performance in the second quarter continued to center around inflation, the Fed, and the labor market, as recent numbers suggested that inflation is easing. There was also a lot of encouraging economic data received this quarter as well, including a revised GDP number. Click below to read more.
Naturally, you may not want to spend a large chunk of your free time this summer doing home maintenance. But you don’t want to put it off till it’s too late, either. Below is a list of common items to consider. Decide which are priorities for you and tackle those first.

Market Outlook and Global Events
Frequently Asked Questions

Global Market Commentary
It’s time to have “The Talk.”
What’s Happening – Local Things to Do

Global Market Commentary
How To Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams
What the U.S. Government Shutdown Could Mean for Investors
What’s Happening – Local Things to Do

Market review
Five Key Impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Sabbaticals and why to take one
What’s happening