It wasn’t a great end to the summer of 2026 for U.S. policymakers, in our view, with actions by the U.S. Federal Reserve and Treasury highlighting institutional weaknesses instead of playing to their strengths.

For many entrepreneurial business owners, the next phase involves giving—approached with the same intentionality that built their company.

The equity market segment more directly tied to AI has undergone a notable valuation adjustment amid sharper scrutiny of AI capex durability, monetization timelines, and disruption risks. Can the companies deliver on profitability expectations?