This Week in Review | Middle East Update, New Fed Chair Hearing, Resilient Markets (Apr. 24, 2026)

The economy and markets can feel dizzying and ever changing. That’s where we can help. Fisher Investments’ “This Week in Review” is a weekly segment designed to highlight a few things you may have missed this week, what they could mean for financial markets and why they matter to investors like you. This week, Fisher Investments reviews: • An update on the Iran-US conflict negotiations • Senate confirmation hearing for Fed chair nominee • Stocks recover from recent pullback to set new all-time highs Below are the sources for all data cited in today’s show: 1.) Source: Macrobond and FactSet, as of 4/23/2026. US and global developed market GDP-weighted yield curves, 3/31/2025 – 3/31/2026. 2.) Source: CNBC, as of 4/23/2026. “Tillis maintains blockade on Fed pick Kevin Warsh over Powell probe”. 3.) Source: CNBC, as of 4/23/2026. “Powell says he will stay on as head of the Fed until Warsh is confirmed”. 4.) Source: FactSet, as of 4/23/2026. MSCI World Total Return Index, daily, from 1/1/2026 – 4/20/2026. 5.) Source: FactSet, as of 4/23/2026. MSCI World Energy returns with net dividends, 12/31/2025 – 4/15/2026. Want to dig deeper? • What ceasefire negotiations mean for markets: https://www.fisherinvestments.com/en-us/insights/market-commentary/how-investors-should-think-about-the-ceasefire • Why Fed chairs don’t impact the markets as much as you might think: https://www.fisherinvestments.com/en-us/insights/market-commentary/setting-the-record-straight-new-fed-chairs-arent-autonegative • Looking back at the recent (near-)correction: https://www.fisherinvestments.com/en-us/insights/market-commentary/anatomy-of-a-near-correction • An update on where markets currently sit: https://www.fisherinvestments.com/en-us/insights/market-commentary/easing-hormuzs-grip-for-the-long-term Have feedback for this Fisher Investments video? Share your thoughts on this episode in just 1 minute by filling out this survey: https://fi.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Vw1ezlogR044S2?VideoCode=WeekInReview24Apr2026 Connect with Fisher Investments on: • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FisherInvestments • X - https://twitter.com/fisherinvest • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fisher-investments • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fisher.investments/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fisher_investments You can also follow Ken Fisher here: • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KenFisher.FisherInvestments • X - https://twitter.com/KennethLFisher • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-fisher/ • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kenfisher_fisherinvestments/ Investing in securities involves a risk of loss. Past performance is never a guarantee of future returns. Investing in foreign stock markets involves additional risks, such as the risk of currency fluctuations. The foregoing constitutes the general views of Fisher Investments and should not be regarded as personalized investment advice. Nothing herein is intended to be a recommendation. The opinions expressed are subject to change without notice.