Weekly Economic Update
February 17th, 2026
Weekly Market Insights | February 17th, 2026 AI Impact Concerns Grow on Wall Street Stocks fell last week as investors reacted to mixed economic data and concerns over signs of broadening AI disruption of business models. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell 1.39...
February 9th, 2026
Weekly Market Insights | February 9th, 2026Roller Coaster Week Leads Dow to Milestone Stocks were mixed last week, with broad gains on Monday and Friday bookending midweek selling pressure as investors digested earnings results from more than 100 S&P 500...
February 2nd, 2026
Weekly Market CommentaryFebruary 2nd, 2026Week in Review... Economic data released last week suggested mixed growth, with strengthening activity signals contrasting sharply with weaker consumer confidence, persistent producer level inflation, and a Fed meeting that...
January 26th, 2025
Weekly Market Insights | January 26th, 2026Markets Await Q4 Reports Markets ended a short but eventful week slightly lower amid geopolitical tensions and fresh tariff threats. However, constructive economic news appeared to buoy spirits as the week progressed. The...
January 20th, 2026
Weekly Market Insights | January 20th, 2026Powell Keeps Cool in the Hot Seat Stocks ended last week with modest losses after a volatile five days of market-moving economic data, geopolitics, and Fed drama. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index slid 0.38 percent, while...
January 12th, 2026
Weekly Market Insights | January 12th, 2026Santa Brings Joy for the DJIA Stocks posted solid gains in an action-packed week of market-moving economic data, geopolitical news, and bullish new year sentiment. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index gained 1.57 percent,...
January 5th, 2025
Weekly Market Insights | January 5th, 2026Santa Rally in Holding Pattern Stocks trended lower last week amid signs of year-end profit-taking and some sour investor sentiment over the Fed meeting minutes. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell 1.03 percent, while the...
December 29th, 2025
Weekly Market Insights | December 29th, 2025Santa Arrives on Wall Street Stocks delivered for investors last week as positive economic data and bullish holiday cheer powered the start of a “Santa Claus rally” past consumer bah humbug sentiment. The Standard &...
December 22nd, 2025
Weekly Market Insights | December 22nd, 2025Jobs Data Delivers Bumpy Week Stocks posted a slight gain last week as mixed jobs data triggered some selling pressure before a cooling inflation report helped stocks recover. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index inched ahead...
December 15th, 2025
Weekly Market Insights | December 15th, 2025Stocks Mixed; Fed Makes a Move Stocks ended last week mixed. A widely anticipated Federal Reserve decision on interest rates and a rotation into non-tech areas helped push the Dow Industrials higher, while the broader market...
Monthly Economic Update
September 2021
In this month’s recap: Stocks rallied, fueled by an improving labor market, strong corporate earnings, and clarity on Fed tapering plans. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Bob Polley, September 2021 U.S. Markets Signs of an improving labor market, strong corporate...
August 2021
In this month’s recap: Stocks notched a solid gain as investors looked past higher inflation and new COVID-19 cases. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Bob Polley, August 2021 U.S. Markets Last month, the stock market posted a solid gain, overcoming investors’ fears...
July 2021
In this month’s recap: Stocks moved higher as investors looked past accelerating inflation and the Fed’s pivot on monetary policy. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Bob Polley, July 2021 U.S. Markets Stocks moved higher last month as investors looked past...
June 2021
In this month’s recap: Stocks traded in a narrow range as technology and other high-valuation companies were under selling pressure. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Bob Polley, June 2021 U.S. Markets Stocks traded in a narrow range in May, with technology and...
May 2021
In this month’s recap: Stocks notched a solid gain, fueled by a succession of positive economic reports and a strong start to the first-quarter earnings season. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Bob Polley, May 2021 U.S. Markets A succession of robust economic...
April 2021
In this month’s recap: Stocks posted solid gains due to improving economic conditions and widening vaccination programs. However, tech and high-growth stocks played a limited role in the rally. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Bob Polley, April 2021 U.S. Markets...
March 2021
In this month’s recap: The burgeoning economic recovery and decreasing number of COVID-19 infections lifted stocks. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Bob Polley, March 2021 U.S. Markets Stocks notched a solid gain in February thanks to growing optimism surrounding...
February 2021
In this month’s recap: As the month came to a close, stocks were mixed as attention shifted to unprecedented activity around a handful of companies with short-interest positions. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Polley Financial Group, February 2021 U.S. Markets...
January 2021
In this month’s recap: Stocks closed the year with a solid rally, fueled by the rollout of multiple COVID-19 vaccines and the signing of a new fiscal relief bill. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Bob Polley, January 2021 U.S. Markets A tumultuous year ended on a...
December 2020
In this month’s recap: Stock prices powered higher and energized investors thanks to a month-long succession of positive news events. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Polley Financial Group, LLC, December 2020 U.S. Markets Stock prices powered higher and...
Quarterly Economic Update
Quarter 4 -2020
In this Q4 recap: the appearance of two COVID-19 vaccines gives businesses and consumers hope and lifts stocks; U.S. lawmakers approve a second financial stimulus; European negotiators sign off on a post-Brexit trade deal. Quarterly Economic Update A review of Q4...
Quarter 3 – 2020
In this Q3 recap: stocks post further 2020 gains as the economy bounces back and the Federal Reserve announces a shift in its approach to inflation. Quarterly Economic Update A review of Q3 2020, Presented by Bob Polley THE QUARTER IN BRIEF The summer brought an...
Quarter 2 -2020
In this Q2 recap: the economy measures the impact of the coronavirus threat; the stock market rises with help from a dovish Federal Reserve and a rebound in some economic indicators; oil prices and mortgage rates touch historic lows. Quarterly Economic Update A review...
Quarter 1 – 2020
In this Q1 recap: COVID-19 hits the United States, followed by heavy economic volatility, government stimulus, and an as-yet untold human cost. Quarterly Economic Update A review of Q1 2020, Polley Financial Group, Inc. THE QUARTER IN BRIEF The spread of COVID-19 sent...
Quarter 4 – 2019
In this Q4 recap: Equities maintain their momentum to close out a strong year on Wall Street, helped by a slight thaw in the U.S.-China trade dispute and some better-than-expected domestic economic data. Quarterly Economic Update A review of Q4 2019, Presented by...
Quarter 3 – 2019
In this Q3 recap: the U.S. and China intensify their trade dispute, but agree to negotiate again, the Federal Reserve cuts short-term interest rates once more, and stocks ride through some volatility to end the summer higher. Quarterly Economic Update Q3 2019 |...
Quarter 2 – 2019
In this Q2 recap: stocks rise, fall, and then soar, as the Federal Reserve shifts its thinking and new chapters unfold in the ongoing U.S.-China trade dispute. Quarterly Economic Update Q2 2019 | Presented by Polley Financial THE QUARTER IN BRIEFThe S&P 500...
Quarter 1 – 2019
In this Q1 recap: the Federal Reserve alters its outlook, the truce in the trade dispute holds, the real estate market strengthens, and stocks make an impressive comeback from Q4, even as growth concerns mount. Quarterly Economic Update Q1 2019 | Presented by Polley...
Quarter 4 – 2018
In this Q4 recap: waves of volatility hit Wall Street, trade pacts and disputes make headlines, oil takes a plunge, and the economy continues to perform well. Q4 2018 | Presented by Polley Financial THE QUARTER IN BRIEF Wall Street saw many ups and downs in the last...
Quarter 3 – 2018
In this Q3 recap: stocks climb, U.S. economic indicators shine, yearly inflation decreases slightly, and a trade war gets underway. Quarterly Economic Update A review of Q3 2018, Presented by Bob Polley THE QUARTER IN BRIEF The third quarter of 2018 shall be...
Monthly Retirement InSight
September 2021
In this month’s recap: Stocks rallied, fueled by an improving labor market, strong corporate earnings, and clarity on Fed tapering plans. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Bob Polley, September 2021 U.S. Markets Signs of an improving labor market, strong corporate...
August 2021
In this month’s recap: Stocks notched a solid gain as investors looked past higher inflation and new COVID-19 cases. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Bob Polley, August 2021 U.S. Markets Last month, the stock market posted a solid gain, overcoming investors’ fears...
July 2021
In this month’s recap: Stocks moved higher as investors looked past accelerating inflation and the Fed’s pivot on monetary policy. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Bob Polley, July 2021 U.S. Markets Stocks moved higher last month as investors looked past...
June 2021
In this month’s recap: Stocks traded in a narrow range as technology and other high-valuation companies were under selling pressure. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Bob Polley, June 2021 U.S. Markets Stocks traded in a narrow range in May, with technology and...
May 2021
In this month’s recap: Stocks notched a solid gain, fueled by a succession of positive economic reports and a strong start to the first-quarter earnings season. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Bob Polley, May 2021 U.S. Markets A succession of robust economic...
April 2021
In this month’s recap: Stocks posted solid gains due to improving economic conditions and widening vaccination programs. However, tech and high-growth stocks played a limited role in the rally. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Bob Polley, April 2021 U.S. Markets...
March 2021
In this month’s recap: The burgeoning economic recovery and decreasing number of COVID-19 infections lifted stocks. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Bob Polley, March 2021 U.S. Markets Stocks notched a solid gain in February thanks to growing optimism surrounding...
February 2021
In this month’s recap: As the month came to a close, stocks were mixed as attention shifted to unprecedented activity around a handful of companies with short-interest positions. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Polley Financial Group, February 2021 U.S. Markets...
January 2021
In this month’s recap: Stocks closed the year with a solid rally, fueled by the rollout of multiple COVID-19 vaccines and the signing of a new fiscal relief bill. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Bob Polley, January 2021 U.S. Markets A tumultuous year ended on a...
December 2020
In this month’s recap: Stock prices powered higher and energized investors thanks to a month-long succession of positive news events. Monthly Economic Update Presented by Polley Financial Group, LLC, December 2020 U.S. Markets Stock prices powered higher and...
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