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Markets & Insights

Stay informed without getting lost in the noise.

Markets move constantly; plans shouldn't. This page gathers broad market data and official economic statistics in one calm place, so you can stay oriented without reacting to every headline.

Everything here is educational and general in nature. It is not personalized investment advice, and none of it is a recommendation to buy or sell any security.

Market Snapshot

A broad look at U.S. stock market measures, Treasury bond funds, and commodities.

Swipe the table sideways to see prices and daily changes.

About these measures: ETFs are exchange-traded funds that track an index; their prices are fund share prices, not index levels. Commodity figures are reference prices. For Treasury interest rates, see the official 10-Year Treasury yield chart from FRED further down this page.

Market data may be delayed and is provided by TradingView, an independent third party, for general information only. Shown quotes are not a recommendation to buy or sell any security.

Market News

Broad economic and market headlines, updated throughout the day.

Headlines are provided by TradingView and independent news organizations. Wealthspan Investment Management, LLC does not control, review, or endorse individual articles, and their content does not reflect the firm's views or recommendations.

Upcoming Economic Events

Scheduled U.S. releases — Federal Reserve decisions, inflation reports, employment data, and GDP.

Release dates and figures are provided by TradingView and are subject to change.

The Economy at a Glance

Four long-run series published by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, shown without commentary.

Inflation (Consumer Price Index)

The Consumer Price Index tracks the average change over time in prices paid by urban consumers for a broad basket of goods and services.

Latest available observation: Aug 2026. Data retrieved from FRED October 12, 2026 (stored copy). Official FRED data, refreshed periodically — not a live feed.

Source: FRED · CPIAUCSL

Effective Federal Funds Rate

The effective federal funds rate is the volume-weighted median rate that depository institutions pay when borrowing reserve balances overnight from one another.

Latest available observation: Sep 2026. Data retrieved from FRED October 12, 2026 (stored copy). Official FRED data, refreshed periodically — not a live feed.

Source: FRED · FEDFUNDS

10-Year Treasury Yield

The 10-year Treasury yield reflects the return on U.S. government debt maturing in ten years and is a common benchmark for longer-term interest rates.

Latest available observation: October 8, 2026. Data retrieved from FRED October 12, 2026 (stored copy). Official FRED data, refreshed periodically — not a live feed.

Source: FRED · DGS10

Unemployment Rate

The unemployment rate measures the share of the labor force that is actively seeking work but not currently employed.

Latest available observation: Sep 2026. Data retrieved from FRED October 12, 2026 (stored copy). Official FRED data, refreshed periodically — not a live feed.

Source: FRED · UNRATE

Charts are supplied by FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Economic data is historical and does not predict future conditions. fred.stlouisfed.org

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Important Information

Market information is provided by independent third-party sources for general informational purposes only and may be delayed. It is not investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security.

Market data, news headlines, and economic event information on this page are supplied by TradingView, an independent third party. Economic charts are supplied by FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Wealthspan Investment Management, LLC does not produce, verify, control, or endorse this content and is not responsible for its accuracy, completeness, or timeliness.

Nothing on this page constitutes individualized investment, tax, or legal advice, an offer to buy or sell any security, or a recommendation of any strategy. Any decisions should be made in the context of your complete financial situation.

Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative of future results, and index performance does not reflect fees, expenses, or the results of any actual portfolio. Indices are unmanaged and cannot be invested in directly.

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