Taking Care of Business: Strong Jobs, Cautious Markets, and Municipal Bond Opportunities

This week’s discussion examines a stronger-than-expected August employment report and its implications for the Federal Reserve’s September decision. The conversation also covers AI-driven data center investment, narrowing equity market participation, seasonal volatility, and where longer-term municipal bonds may offer relative value amid record issuance and sustained investor demand. Hear additional market and investment perspectives during the Key Wealth National Call: Countdown to the Midterms — Politics, Policy, and Your Portfolio on September 29, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. Speakers:Brian Pietrangelo, Managing Director of Investment StrategyGeorge Mateyo, Chief Investment OfficerStephen Hoedt, Head of EquitiesPat Grady, Senior Fixed Income Portfolio Manager Time02:12 — Economic growth, employment data, and the August payroll report05:34 — Strong jobs and implications for the Federal Reserve08:23 — AI data center investment supports domestic economic activity12:59 — Market breadth weakens as seasonal volatility approaches18:36 — Assessing relative value across the municipal bond market Additional ResourcesRegister Now: Key Wealth National Call: Countdown to the Midterms — Politics, Policy, and Your PortfolioRead: Key Questions: Can the Promise of AI Support Today’s Record Capital Spending? Key QuestionsWeekly Investment BriefSubscribe to our Key Wealth Insights newsletterFollow us on LinkedIn