Inflation’s Impact on the Economy and Stock Market
Headline news continues to center on the steady rise in prices and the cost of living.
Anton Bayer · September 29, 2026 · 8 min read
The Weekly UPdate, September 2026
Weekly UPdate articles from September 2026, newest first.
Why the Federal Reserve Matters
The headline last week was the Federal Reserve (Fed) decision to raise the federal funds target range by 0.25 percentage points to 3.75% to 4.00%, which also lifted the discount rate to 4.00%.
Anton Bayer · September 22, 2026 · 10 min read
Life Lessons Backpacking in the Sierras
Anton Bayer shares what a three-day Sierra backpacking trip with his son's father-in-law taught him about preparation, leadership, and the people who keep us on the right path.
Anton Bayer · September 15, 2026 · 12 min read
A Market of Two Minds
With the Fed silent and Wall Street split nearly 50/50 on next week's rate decision, this UPdate explains why the market's mood swings may matter less than what a future rate cut would signal.
Anton Bayer, CFP® · September 8, 2026 · 8 min read
Controlled Flight Into Terrain: Navigating the Market Fog
Since June 2, the major indices have traded in a narrow, directionless range, a market version of a pilot losing visibility in the clouds. This UPdate looks at why disciplined investors trust their instruments, the strongest quarterly earnings growth since 2021, and the two questions every investor should be asking now.
Anton Bayer · September 1, 2026 · 9 min read