Why market confidence matters more than inflation right now

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Markets are sending subtle but important signals about confidence, volatility, and risk appetite. On this episode of Trader Talk, Kenny Polcari is joined by Mark Tepper, founder and CEO of Strategic Wealth Partners, to unpack what shifting sentiment means for stocks, rates, and portfolio discipline in 2026. Tepper explains where he sees opportunity in the first half of the year, why volatility may rise later on, and how long-term investors should stay positioned through potential drawdowns.
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