Weekly Commentary April 27th – May 1st, 2026

There was plenty to keep investors tuned into financial market news over the week.  Fed Chair Jerome Powell communicated on the FOMC rate outlook in his final meeting as Chair, with a surprise indication that he’s not ready to depart the committee just yet.  After a strong start to the season, first‑quarter earnings are tracking toward 27% growth, marking the strongest quarter since 2021.