Weekly Market Commentary
June 1st, 2026
Weekly Market Insights | June 1st, 2026Inflation Cools, Stocks Soar, Month Ends Strong The post-Memorial Day holiday trading week was short but potent as stocks delivered more record gains while confidence grew that a peace deal would materialize. The Standard &...
Market Commentary | June 1st, 2026
Weekly Market CommentaryJune 1st, 2026Week in Review The latest round of data releases provided a more nuanced picture of the economy, highlighting a continued tension between moderating growth, persistent inflation pressures, and pockets of strength across key...
May 26th, 2026
Weekly Market Insights | May 26th, 2026Inflation Bites, But Wall Street Bites Back Stocks bounced back last week as enthusiasm for the AI trade continued and rumors of a Middle East peace agreement bolstered investor optimism. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index...
Market Commentary | May 26th, 2026
Weekly Market CommentaryMay 26th, 2026Week in Review Last week’s macro releases pointed to a resilient but slightly moderating economic backdrop. U.S. crude oil inventories recorded a sharp draw of -7.86 million barrels, well below expectations of roughly -2.5 million...
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....
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