Algorithmic Trading vs Human Judgement, Political Headlines, & RIA vs. Broker

The Money Wise guys are back inside the Money Wise studio with an all-new episode. This week, the conversation opens with a look at recent market performance. Major indexes moved modestly lower for the week, while year-to-date results remain positive across the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq. That context matters, especially in a market environment that continues to trade within a narrow range. Much of 2026 has resembled a “two steps forward, two steps back” pattern, with the S&P 500 repeatedly finding support and resistance around its 50-day moving average. The discussion then shifts to how short-term political headlines […]