Weekly Market Commentary
May 18th, 2026
Weekly Market Insights | May 18th, 2026Inflation Bites, But Wall Street Bites Back Stocks were mixed last week as investors fretted over hot inflation reports, which offset the move in chipmaker stocks. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 0.13 percent, while the...
Market Commentary | May 18th, 2026
Weekly Market CommentaryMay 18th, 2026Week in Review Last week was centered on inflation and consumer demand, with housing and labor data helping round out the broader economic picture. Inflation data leaned to the upside overall, particularly at the core and producer...
May 11th, 2026
Weekly Market Insights | May 11th, 2026Stocks Rise with Upbeat News Stocks rose last week as peace talks picked up while investors cheered better-than-expected economic news and Q1 corporate results. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index advanced 2.33 percent, while the...
Market Commentary | May 11th, 2026
Weekly Market CommentaryMay 11th, 2026Week in Review Last week was a busy one for economic data, with key reports across labor, housing, and both business and consumer sentiment, adding important context and nuance to an increasingly complex economic backdrop. Labor:...
May 4th, 2026
Weekly Market Insights | May 4th, 2026S&P, Nasdaq Have Best Month in 5 Years Stocks advanced last week as investors moved past stalled progress in Middle East peace talks and refocused on corporate earnings. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 0.91 percent,...
Market Commentary | May 4th, 2026
Weekly Market CommentaryMay 4th, 2026Week in Review Economic data released during the week pointed to continued economic expansion, supported by resilient consumer demand and steady business activity, alongside mixed signals on inflation and labor market conditions....
Market Commentary | April 27th, 2026
Weekly Market Commentary April 27th, 2026 Week in Review Economic data released during the week pointed to continued momentum in consumer spending alongside expansionary business activity, while select labor and inventory data suggested pockets of emerging pressure....
April 27th, 2026
Weekly Market Insights | April 27th, 2026 Mixed Week After Ceasefire Stocks were mixed last week as investors gauged potential outcomes of the Middle East conflict amid an ongoing ceasefire. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 0.55 percent, while the Nasdaq...
April 20th, 2026
Weekly Market Insights | April 20th, 2026Records Fall as S&P 500 Tops 7,100 Stocks rallied last week as investor enthusiasm built for an end to the war in the Middle East and hopes of a resumption of normal global trade. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose...
Market Commentary | April 20th, 2026
Weekly Market CommentaryApril 20th, 2026Week in Review This week’s macro releases pointed to a still-resilient economy with pockets of persistent inflation, particularly at the producer level, alongside continued softness in housing activity. The March Producer Price...
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