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At Mercer Advisors, our investment team publishes regular market commentary designed to help you understand what’s driving markets — from inflation, interest rates, and Federal Reserve policy to geopolitical events and sector-specific risks — without the noise. Our approach emphasizes disciplined, diversified investing rather than reactive portfolio moves, and our commentary reflects that philosophy throughout every market cycle. Explore the latest outlooks, podcast episodes, and CIO insights below.

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Market Commentary Article

Insights From Our CIO: The Iran War’s Impact on Markets Six Months In

CIO Don Calcagni shares an overview of how long-term investors should view the Iran war after six months.

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Market Commentary Podcast

Episode 41: Making Sense of Rising Treasury Yields

David Krakauer, Vice President of Portfolio Management, examines the economic forces that have pushed long-term Treasury yields to the highest level in nearly two decades — and why investors shouldn’t be alarmed.

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Making Sense of Rising Treasury Yields

What investors should know about bond prices falling as long-term Treasury yields climb to a 19-year high.

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Investment Management Podcast

Episode 40 – Diversify Broadly, Both Across and Within Global Asset Classes

Don Calcagni, Chief Investment Officer, explains why he pursues the broadest possible diversification in portfolios — and why it’s the second principle of the evidence-based investment philosophy at Mercer Advisors.

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Investment Management Podcast

Episode 39 – Financial Planning Is a Prerequisite to Successful Investing

Don Calcagni, Chief Investment Officer, breaks down why financial planning should be the essential first step to building, sustaining, and transferring wealth.

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Financial Planning Is a Prerequisite to Successful Investing

At Mercer Advisors, financial planning often serves as the starting point for investing decisions. It is the foundation of our evidence-based investing principles.

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Investment Management Podcast

Episode 38 – The Science of Investing

CIO Don Calcagni unpacks why active investing underperforms, why indexing is a smart start, and how factor investing can improve your long-term returns.

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Investment Management Podcast

Episode 37 – Navigating the Mega-IPOs

Mercer Advisors CIO Don Calcagni explains why most investors should resist IPO hype, stay diversified, and let index inclusion work for them over time.

Market Commentary Article

How SpaceX’s Performance Underscores Our Caution on IPO Investing

SpaceX stock has fallen sharply since its public trading debut, a reminder of why investing around the hype of IPOs can be treacherous.

Investment Management On-Demand Webinar

Q3 Market Outlook: Markets, Interest Rates, Inflation, and More

In this webinar, Mercer Advisors CIO covers inflation trends, AI’s economic role, interest rates, and long-term portfolio strategies.

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Market Commentary Article

The Fall of Gold, Silver, and Bitcoin in 2026: Insights from our CIO

Gold, silver, and Bitcoin have struggled in 2026. Their decline amid a period of inflation and geopolitical turmoil undercuts a key argument for these assets.

Market Commentary Article

Why The New Fed Chairman Won’t Clarify the Interest Rate Outlook

Investors crave certainty about the direction of interest rates. They are unlikely to get that from new Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh.

Market Commentary Article

When Will Passive Investors Own the Mega-IPOs?

SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI are widely viewed as potential candidates for historic IPOs. Learn how these megacap companies could enter your portfolio through major market indexes.

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Will Mercer Advisors’ investment strategies ever include SpaceX?

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What are lockup periods, and why do they matter for IPO investors?

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How does Mercer Advisors approach to IPOs differ from simply buying at launch?

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Is SpaceX a good company? Does that mean it’s a good investment?

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Does Mercer Advisors recommend avoiding IPOs entirely?

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I bought SpaceX at the IPO and I’m now sitting on a significant loss. What should I do?

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Should I buy SpaceX stock now that it has fallen sharply from its highs?

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Why do large IPOs so often see sharp price declines after launch?

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Further Learning

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Retirement Podcast

Episode 527 – Trump Accounts

Bryan Strike joins us to explain Trump Accounts: eligibility, the $1,000 seed, contribution limits, and how they compare to 529 plans for kids’ futures.

Trustee Services On-Demand Webinar

Estate Planning: The Decisions Behind the Documents

We break down the key roles in estate planning — trustees, executors, and agents — and how to choose the right people, communicate with family, and keep your plan up to date.

Retirement Guide

Retirement Tax Planning: A Year-Round Guide to Help Keep More of What You’ve Built

A comprehensive retirement tax planning guide covering Roth conversions, RMDs, IRMAA, Social Security taxation, QCDs, and tax-loss harvesting strategies for retirees.

Women & Wealth Article

How Women Can Design a Legacy That Reflects Their Values

A legacy plan goes beyond transferring assets — it helps transfer your values. Learn how women can design financial legacies that reflect what matters most to them.

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