Weekly Market CommentaryJune 21st, 2025Week in Review... This past week offered a wealth of economic data, with inflation and consumer strength emerging as the dominant themes. Markets responded positively to signs of easing inflationary pressures and continued...

Weekly Market CommentaryJuly 14th, 2025Week in Review... Due to the holiday weekend, last week was relatively quiet on the economic front. However, a few key indicators stood out. On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve released its meeting minutes, reaffirming its decision...

Weekly Market CommentaryJuly 7th, 2025Week in Review... Despite the shortened trading week due to the July 4 holiday, markets digested numerous key economic indicators. On Tuesday, the ISM Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) came in at 49.0, signaling...

Weekly Market CommentaryJune 30th, 2025Week in Review... Economic data released last week painted a mixed picture of U.S. activity. The S&P Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) held steady at 52.0 in June, matching May’s 15-month high and...

Weekly Market CommentaryJune 23rd, 2025Week in Review... Last week, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, maintaining the federal funds target range at 5.25%–5.50%. While the decision was widely anticipated, attention turned to Fed Chair Powell’s comments...

Weekly Market CommentaryJune 16th, 2025Week in Review... While last week was lighter on economic data, global headlines were anything but quiet. Trade talks between the U.S. and China took center stage, and rising tensions between Israel and Iran rattled investor...

Weekly Market CommentaryJune 9th, 2025Week in Review... The week began with the ISM Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) report on Monday, which showed continued weakness in the manufacturing sector. The index came in at 48.5 for May, slightly below April’s...

Weekly Market CommentaryJune 2nd, 2025Week in Review... Last week’s economic data offered a mixed view of the U.S. economy, beginning with a notable rebound in consumer sentiment. On Tuesday, consumer confidence rose sharply in May to 98 from 85.7 in April, reversing...

Weekly Market CommentaryMay 27th, 2025Week in Review... Markets started last week on a quiet note but quickly shifted gears as a flurry of economic data arrived in the second half. Key reports on housing, business sentiment, and inflation expectations gave investors...

Weekly Market CommentaryMay 19th, 2025Week in Review... The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for April rose 0.2% month-over-month and 2.3% year-over-year, in line with expectations. Core CPI, which excludes food and energy, also increased 0.2% on the month, signaling...