Why So Grumpy?

Why So Grumpy?

October 27, 2026

Recent news headlines, such as “Consumer Sentiment and Confidence Hit Multi-Year Lows,” have made the public just plain "Grumpy".

Of course there are multiple reasons to be grumpy, including inflation rates, global unrest, higher interest rates and U.S. political uncertainties with upcoming elections.

However, our role as investment consultants is to wade through the negative emotions and focus on the positive facts – as we will illustrate throughout this this 3Q26 SIA Perspectives.