MARKET UPDATE | September 2026 ClearVista Financial Perspectives

In this September Market Update, Mark Trice reviews the latest market and economic trends and discusses what investors should be watching as we move into a more volatile stretch of the year. Markets posted gains in August, but rising Treasury yields, Federal Reserve policy, inflation, and the growing federal debt are creating new questions for investors. Mark also looks at economic growth, employment, consumer spending, and what these trends could mean for portfolios in the months ahead. What we cover: → Recent stock and bond market performance → Why market volatility could increase this fall → Rising Treasury yields and what’s driving them → The growing U.S. federal debt and borrowing costs → Federal Reserve policy and the possibility of higher rates → GDP, employment, wages, inflation, and consumer spending → What these trends could mean for your portfolio → Why staying disciplined matters during uncertain markets Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 07:23 Rising Treasury yields & U.S. debt 11:42 Federal Reserve & interest rates 17:57 Economic growth, employment & consumer spending 20:46 What it means for your portfolio Follow along for conversations on investing, retirement, and long-term financial planning to help you make confident financial decisions. Subscribe for future episodes and if you found this valuable, share it or leave a review. Schedule a consultation with Mark: https://app.greminders.com/c/mtrice Website: http://spendlifewell.com Email: info@clearvistafinancial.com Follow ClearVista Financial:   / clearvistafinancial     / clearvistafinancial     / clearvistafinancial