As we all know, war's most immediate and devastating toll is human. Behind every market data point and economic indicator are real people's lives lost, families displaced, communities shattered, and futures upended. Like all wars, the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran is, above all else, a humanitarian crisis, one that has brought immeasurable suffering to civilians across the region. It is important to hold that reality at the center of any broader analysi

The first quarter of 2026 was a tale of two headwinds – first, the shift from excitement about AI to concerns about the potential business disruptions of AI, where stocks tied most closely to AI fell off in January and February. Then came February 28, when the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran. Stock markets initially absorbed the shock with cautious optimism, expecting a short conflict with limited disruption to energy flows, but that assumption did not hold for long.

Our team strongly believes in the power of giving to create positive change in our community and beyond. Each year we are committed to sharing our Annual Giving Report (see below for our recap of 2025!) as well as opportunities for clients, family, and friends to volunteer with us.   We are honored to share that Taurus Capital was recognized by the Portland Business Journal  as one of the Top 10 Small Business Philanthropists this past October. This award was especially signi