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Weekly Market Update – 9.22.2025

The stock market continued its impressive performance last week, with the S&P 500 gaining 1.22%. Stock gains were fueled by the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates for the first time this year, bringing the range to 4.00%-4.25%. The majority of the FOMC participants forecasted further reducing the Fed Funds rate by 0.50% in 2025. While lower rates are good for some borrowers and investors, they also reduce short-term savings rates, so it is best to stay ...
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Weekly Market Update – 9.15.2025

Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Wall Street experienced positive momentum, driven by expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. The S&P 500 gained 1.59% for the week, closing at 6,584.29, and the tech-heavy NASDAQ reached a record high. The 10-year treasury yield declined to 4.06%, driving 30-year mortgage rates lower. Key economic reports included an increase of 0.4% in August for the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and a slight decline of 0.1% in ...
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Weekly Market Update – 9.8.2025

Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Last week, the stock market experienced notable swings influenced by economic data, particularly signs of a cooling labor market that raised expectations of a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 gained 0.33% for the week and closed at 6,481.50, just shy of Thursday’s record close. Big tech shares played a significant role in driving market performance. Additionally, the 10-year Treasury ...
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Weekly Market Update – 9.1.2025

Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update The S&P 500 declined by 0.10% last week, snapping its streak of record highs as technology weakness weighed on the market. Treasury yields fell as investors sought safety. Housing indicators were mixed. New single-family home sales fell 0.6% in July and were 8.2% below last year’s pace. The median sales price declined to $403,800, down 0.8% from last month. On the inflation front, personal consumption expenditure ...
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