Managed Asset Portfolios Weekly Webinar May 11, 2026
May 12, 2026Join our latest investment webinar as Zachary Fellows, Portfolio Manager at Managed Asset Portfolios, breaks down the key economic and market developments shaping the current environment, including labor market trends, inflation, AI’s growing impact on hiring, and ongoing geopolitical developments.
The discussion begins with a closer look at the latest jobs report, which came in stronger than expected. Again, we emphasize the importance of focusing on longer-term trends rather than monthly volatility, noting that the labor market continues to show signs of stabilization as demographic and immigration dynamics reshape employment expectations.
The war in Iran, now in its second month, has pushed oil prices higher, but the full inflationary impact may only surface months later as the cost shock works its way through supply chains. If oil stays elevated, we could see a new upward bias in inflation, especially if the price rise finally filters into consumer goods and services. While these effects have not fully worked their way through the economy, the team is closely watching how higher energy costs may affect consumer spending and company earnings.
The market theme of the past few weeks has shifted back to AI and the tech supply chain after a brief detour dominated by the Iran conflict. Early in the year, the HALO framework (Heavy Asset, Low Obsolescence) gave a boost to assetā€‘heavy, nonā€‘tech stocks, softening the blow from a sellā€‘off in many SaaS companies.
For investors, the key takeaway is to stay focused on the fundamentals, pay attention to signs that inflation may still be lingering beneath the surface, and avoid overreacting to headlines around AI-driven layoffs. A disciplined investment approach remains key and avoiding reactionary decisions driven by short-term news cycles.
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