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The markets began the week on a strong note following the re-opening of the U.S. government after a prolonged shutdown. However, momentum faded as concerns resurfaced regarding elevated valuations in AI-related stocks and uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve’s next policy move. The S&P 500 ended the week up 0.08%.
Following the longest government shutdown in history, Q4 growth could experience a slight contraction. However, delayed government-driven demand from back pay ...
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Weekly Market Update – 11.3.2025
Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update
The S&P 500 rose 0.71% and reached record highs during the week. Markets were buoyed by optimism around tech sector earnings results, though the Federal Reserve’s cautious tone on future rate cuts tempered gains. The Fed lowered the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a target range of 3.75%–4.00%, citing signs of a cooling labor market and persistent inflation pressures.
Upbeat earnings from Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, and ...
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Weekly Market Update – 10.6.2025
Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update
Investor optimism over AI and increased expectations of interest rate cuts helped propel stocks to record highs. The S&P 500 gained 1.09% for the week, and is up 14.18% year-to-date. Ten-year Treasury yields eased slightly during the week, and 30-year fixed mortgage rates remained below 6.5%. The Employment Situation for September was delayed because of the government shutdown.
Weekly Outlook
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Weekly Market Update – 7.7.2025
Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update
Stocks climbed during the shortened holiday week, with the S&P 500 rising 1.72% to hit a record high. Tech shares led the rally, supported by easing trade restrictions in AI chip manufacturing and upbeat labor data.
June’s payroll report showed 147,000 jobs were added, exceeding expectations, while the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1%. Wages increased 0.2% for the month and 3.7% year-over-year. Meanwhile, JOLTS reported that ...
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