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Weekly Insights

Each week, Harvest Financial breaks down the latest market trends and economic news, giving you clear, actionable insights for a smarter financial future.

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Caviar at McDonald’s?

What a week of ups and downs.
Written by
Bruce Mason
Posted on
February 6, 2026

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Winter Storm Fern

Let me start by saying, it is hard to believe a storm named “Fern” would have such a big impact on over 200 million people ranging from Texas to the Northeast.
Written by
Bruce Mason
Posted on
January 30, 2026

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Chimney Sweeps Make a Comeback

It was a wild week of sharp dips and rallies.
Written by
Bruce Mason
Posted on
January 23, 2026

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An Impossible Turnaround

The major indexes are poised to finish flat this week, as the earnings season is underway with banks reporting their fourth-quarter results.
Written by
Ryan Motsinger
Posted on
January 16, 2026

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The World’s Most Expensive Fish

Only one week in and it’s already shaping up to be another roller coaster of a year.
Written by
Bruce Mason
Posted on
January 9, 2026

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New Year’s Resolution

If there is one word to describe what market sentiment was in the Spring of 2025, it could’ve been: uncertainty.
Written by
Ryan Motsinger
Posted on
January 2, 2026

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Money Often Costs Too Much

With a shortened trading week, the major indexes are set to finish in the green, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average poised to hit new all-time highs.
Written by
Ryan Motsinger
Posted on
December 26, 2025

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Santa Claus Rally?

This week, the four major market indexes began the week with declines but ended with a strong finish on Friday.
Written by
Ryan Motsinger
Posted on
December 19, 2025

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Dynamic Pricing

With the end of the year quickly approaching, the news cycle is slowing.
Written by
Bruce Mason
Posted on
December 12, 2025