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Weekly Market Update – 6.30.2025

Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Wall Street rallied last week, with the S&P 500 climbing 3.44% and reaching a record closing high on Friday. Crude oil prices fell over 13% for the week, their biggest drop since March 2023, and gold declined for a second straight week as investors moved away from safe havens. The probability of the Federal Reserve cutting rates by 0.25% in September has increased, partly due to lower economic growth expectations and ...
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Weekly Market Update – 6.23.2025

Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Markets posted mixed results last week as investors reflected on escalating tensions in the Middle East and changes to the FOMC’s economic projections. The S&P 500 slipped 0.15%, bringing its year-to-date gain to 1.47%. Concerns over supply disruptions from the Iranian conflict pushed crude oil up 2.26% to $75 per barrel, its third weekly gain. Retail sales fell 0.9% in May but remained 3.3% above year-ago levels, with online ...
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Weekly Market Update – 6.16.2025

Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Markets erased weekly gains on Friday following tensions in the Middle East resulting from the Israel-Iran conflict. The S&P 500 declined 0.39%, bringing the YTD gain to 1.62%, while aggregate bonds have outperformed, up 2.69% YTD. Crude oil prices surged on fears that Middle East tensions could restrict global supply. However, as a net exporter of oil, the US is less exposed to oil shocks than in the past. Economic data ...
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Weekly Market Update – 2.24.2025

Markets closed lower last week as investors reacted to weaker-than-expected economic data and lingering inflation worries. The S&P 500 declined 1.66%, driven by underperformance in consumer discretionary and communication services sectors. Bond prices gained on increased demand, pushing yields lower. Crude oil prices fell for the third consecutive week, while gold prices advanced. Housing market data showed mixed results. Housing starts were down 9.8% in January, reflecting caution ...
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