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title: "The Market Observatory: Shifting Risks, Solid Fundamentals [Audio]"
description: In this month's episode of the Market Observatory, Chris and Sam discuss shifting risks and whether solid fundamentals will continue to support markets.
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# [The Market Observatory: Shifting Risks, Solid Fundamentals \[Audio\]](https://blog.commonwealth.com/independent-market-observer/the-market-observatory-shifting-risks-solid-fundamentals-audio)

 Written by [Chris Fasciano](https://blog.commonwealth.com/independent-market-observer/author/chris-fasciano) | Feb 11, 2026, 6:35:44 PM

The early months of 2026 have proven interesting for investors, with no shortage of news affecting the markets. In this month's episode of the Market Observatory, [Sam](https://blog.commonwealth.com/independent-market-observer/author/sam-millette) and I break down an investing landscape marked by shifting risks and solid fundamentals, plus what it all means for the path ahead.

Get all the details and listen in to our full discussion here:

 

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