As the East Coast spent the week chipping away at layers of ice, markets were digging themselves out from a freeze of their own — a hard freeze of expectations. Big tech earnings, a no‑surprise Fed decision, and a new Fed chair nominee all hit at once, cracking the surface
"Why have we fasted, and you have not seen it?... Is not this the fast that I choose: to lose the bonds of wickedness… to share your bread with the hungry?" –Isaiah 58:3, 6-7
A new year often feels like a reset—a chance to realign priorities and refocus
As much of the country digs out (defrosts) from the snow and ice storm this past weekend, the stock market just endured a similar week—slick conditions, sudden slides, and brief moments of calm that didn’t quite restore traction. Last week's blog title was "Broadening Volatility" and that continued
Some weeks on Wall Street feel like déjà vu, others feel like a plot twist. Last week? A little of both. AI continues to dominate the narrative (raise your hand if you're tired of hearing this), the Fed is trying to mind its own business but can’t escape political
When have you felt left out or excluded? Maybe it was a friend group, a work event, or even a family gathering. Rejection stings. Feeling like an outsider is uncomfortable. Yet, for Christians, this sense of being "different" isn't accidental—it's part of our identity.
Peter
