Weekly Market Commentary
July 27th, 2026
Weekly Market Insights | July 27th, 2026Earnings Season Arrives; Investors Take a Breath Stocks ended last week down as Q2 corporate results, Middle East developments, and the chips trade took investors for a choppy ride. The Nasdaq Composite Index was under the most...
Market Commentary | July 27th, 2026
Weekly Market CommentaryJuly 27th, 2026Week in Review Economic data released during the week pointed to continued economic expansion, supported by a resilient labor market and improving business activity, though inflationary pressures and housing affordability...
July 20th, 2026
Weekly Market Insights | July 20th, 2026Inflation Retreats; Chips Stumble Stocks fell last week as the chip-stock trade entered a selloff phase, despite upbeat news on inflation. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell 1.55 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index...
Market Commentary | July 20th, 2026
Weekly Market CommentaryJuly 20th, 2026Week in Review The week’s most closely watched economic release came on Tuesday with the June Consumer Price Index (CPI). Headline CPI declined 0.4% month-over-month, the largest monthly decrease since April 2020, while the...
July 13th, 2026
Weekly Market Insights | July 13th, 2026Chip Rally Lifts the Week Stocks largely advanced over a V-shaped week as the AI trade, led by chip stocks, pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq averages higher amid renewed conflict. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 1.23...
Market Commentary | July 16th, 2026
Weekly Market CommentaryJuly 13th, 2026Week in Review The week of July 6, 2026, was marked by several U.S. economic releases that pointed to continued economic resilience, while also showing pockets of moderation across services activity, housing, and energy...
July 6th, 2026
Weekly Market Insights | July 6th, 2026Markets Close Quarter Strong, Shrug Off Weak Jobs Report. Markets notched a solid gain over a shortened trading week as investors cheered ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose...
Market Commentary | July 6th, 2026
Weekly Market CommentaryJuly 6th, 2026Week in Review Last week's economic releases reinforced a familiar theme: growth continues, but momentum is becoming increasingly mixed beneath the surface. Labor market indicators remained relatively resilient, manufacturing...
June 29th, 2026
Weekly Market Insights | June 29th, 2026Tech Steps Back. Banks, Healthcare, and Industrials Step Forward Stocks ended mixed as falling oil prices helped lift the Dow Industrials, while concerns about AI valuation put pressure on the broader market. The Standard &...
Market Commentary | June 29th, 2026
Weekly Market CommentaryJune 29th, 2026Week in Review The week’s data reinforced a backdrop of steady but uneven economic growth, though several areas continue to show signs of moderation under tighter financial conditions. Preliminary June Purchasing Managers’ Index...
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