We’re proud to celebrate Brooks Campany for being recognized as one of Mississippi Business Journal’s 25 Leading Business Women in Mississippi for 2026! 👏 This honor reflects Brooks’ outstanding leadership and commitment to serving clients and strengthening communities throughout Mississippi. Congratulations, Brooks, on this incredible achievement!

Markets are pricing in an October Fed pause, but strong economic data, persistent inflation pressures, and recent comments from Fed officials suggest another rate hike may not be completely off the table. While a hold remains the most likely outcome, this month's Rate Watch explores why investors may be underestimating the risk of additional tightening and what it could mean for the markets ahead. Read the full article for more insights: argentfinancial.com/argent-i… #RateWatch #FederalReserve #InterestRates #MarketOutlook

September housing starts fell 5.2% to 1,221,000, well below expectations, while Building Permits slipped just 0.2% to 1.4M, reminding us that higher rates and elevated prices continue to weigh on housing. With interest rates poised to shape the economy and equity prices this earnings season, this is a space worth watching. #HousingMarket #HousingStarts #InterestRates #Economy #Markets Read more:argentfinancial.com/argent-i… #TheMorningView with Argent Trust Sr. Portfolio Manager Marshall Bartlett

Markets remain positive heading into the midterm elections, with the S&P 500 up 11.9% and the Nasdaq up 12.5% year to date. While history has generally favored post-midterm market performance, investors continue to navigate higher interest rates, persistent inflation, changing AI investment dynamics, and a consumer facing increasing financial pressure. Read the full article for a deeper look at the factors shaping markets as 2026 approaches its final months: argentfinancial.com/argent-i… #MarketPerspectives #Investing #Markets #EconomicOutlook

Please join us in welcoming Lindsay Eder, J.D., CTFA, to Argent Trust Company as Senior Vice President and Senior Trust Officer in our Austin office. Lindsay brings extensive fiduciary leadership and trust administration experience, and we are thrilled to have her on the team. Welcome, Lindsay! 🎉 #WelcomeToArgent #AustinTX #TrustAdministration #ArgentTrust

Year-end giving can be both intentional and strategic. With the right approach, you can plan now while keeping options open for future support. To learn more, visit: argentfinancial.com/argent-f…

We're proud to celebrate Lucius McGehee Jr., President of Institutional Services at Argent, on being named Louisiana Tech University's 2026 Alumnus of the Year. 🎉 This honor recognizes a career of leadership, service, and impact across our region. Congratulations, Lucius, on this well-deserved achievement, and thank you for representing Louisiana Tech, Argent, and North Louisiana so well! Read the full article: latech.edu/news/louisiana-te… #ArgentFinancialGroup #LouisianaTech #BulldogPride #Leadership #CommunityImpact

The S&P 500 gained 2.3% in Q3, while the bond market took center stage as the Federal Reserve delivered its first rate hike in more than three years. Long-term Treasury yields reached multi-decade highs; oil prices climbed roughly 35%, and AI-driven earnings growth remained a major market theme. Read the full commentary for more insights: bit.ly/4yDca5W #InvestmentCommentary #Markets #Investing #FederalReserve #FixedIncome

📊 In this month's #RetirementTimes, new research highlights the financial impact of caregiving, with many unpaid caregivers reporting reduced retirement savings, increased debt, and lower retirement confidence. The issue also covers IRS updates for pre-approved retirement plans, a key ERISA court ruling, and the growing “moneymaxxing” trend focused on making every dollar work harder. Read the full issue for more insights: argentfinancial.com/argent-i… #RetirementTimes #RetirementPlanning #EmployeeBenefits #FinancialWellness #RetirementSavings

The S&P 500 has continued to climb in 2026 despite inflation, higher interest rates, rising energy prices, and geopolitical uncertainty. Driven by optimism around AI-led growth, markets have remained resilient, though caution may be warranted as the Fed works to tame inflation. Read to learn more: argentfinancial.com/argent-i… #InvestmentOutlook #MarketCommentary #Investing #ArtificialIntelligence #Economy

What do scuba diving, photography, rock music, and accounting have in common? Chris Shankle, CPA. Congratulations to Chris on being recognized as the Society of Louisiana CPAs' CPA of the Month and featured on CPAs and Beignets! From underwater adventures to garage band memories and unforgettable concert stories, Chris proves there's always more beneath the surface. Listen to the episode and learn more about one of the talented professionals on our team: bit.ly/3VmAri7 #Argent #CPAsAndBeignets #LCPA #CPA

Initial and continuing jobless claims came in below expectations, reinforcing signs of a resilient labor market. With claims remaining near recent lows and consumer spending showing strength, investors continue to watch labor market trends as the Federal Reserve evaluates future interest rate decisions. Read more: argentfinancial.com/argent-i… #TheMorningView with Sr. Portfolio Manager Marshall Bartlett #LaborMarket #EconomicInsights #FederalReserve #MarketUpdate

📈 The Fed has officially pivoted to tighter monetary policy, raising the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00% in a unanimous decision. The latest projections point to the potential for additional rate hikes ahead as policymakers remain focused on returning inflation to their 2% target. Read the full analysis for key takeaways on the decision, updated economic projections, and market reaction: argentfinancial.com/argent-i… #FederalReserve #FOMC #InterestRates

Retail sales jumped in August, with both the headline and control group beating expectations as consumers showed surprising resilience despite inflation pressures and elevated energy costs. Strong spending at gas stations and non‑store retailers helped offset softer activity in home‑related categories, signaling steady momentum ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision later today. #RetailSales #EconomicInsights #ConsumerSpending #MarketUpdate Read more: argentfinancial.com/argent-i… #TheMorningView with Argent Trust Sr. Portfolio Manager Marshall Bartlett

Markets sent mixed signals in August. While the S&P 500 gained 2.7% and earnings growth remained strong, long-term government bond yields climbed to levels not seen in nearly two decades. Rising yields, tighter monetary policy expectations, and ongoing global uncertainty continue to shape the investment landscape. Read the full Market Update for more insights: argentfinancial.com/argent-i… #MarketUpdate #Investing #FinancialMarkets #EconomicOutlook #WealthManagement

The economy remains stronger than expected, with solid job growth, resilient consumer spending, and improving earnings expectations. But persistent inflation pressures, higher interest rates, and rising capital costs are creating new challenges for investors. 📈Read the full September Market Perspectives to learn what these crosscurrents could mean for markets and portfolios: argentfinancial.com/argent-i… #MarketPerspectives #Investing #EconomicOutlook #FinancialMarkets #WealthManagement

📈 In this month's #RetirementTimes, retirement savings habits continued to strengthen in 2025, with the average savings rate reaching a record 12.1%, increased use of automatic enrollment driving participation, and target-date fund investors staying disciplined during market volatility. Read the full issue to explore these trends and more: argentfinancial.com/argent-i… #RetirementTimes #RetirementPlanning #FinancialWellness #RetirementSavings #EmployeeBenefits

Excited to share that Argent Financial Group has been named to both the 2026 LSU100 and LSU ROARING20 lists. The LSU100 honors the fastest-growing LSU graduate-owned and graduate-led businesses, and the ROARING20 recognizes this year's highest revenue-generating companies among applicants. Being recognized on both says a lot about the team behind this growth, we are proud of what we've built and where we're headed. Thank you to LSU and the Stephenson Entrepreneurship Institute for the recognition, and to our team and clients for making it possible. View the list: bit.ly/4wV3yG9 #LSU100 #LSURoaring20 #ArgentFinancialGroup