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Weekly Market Update – 11.17.2025

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 ...

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 ...

Weekly Market Update – 10.27.2025

Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update U.S. equities extended their rally last week, with the S&P 500 gaining 1.92% to close at 6,791.69, reaching a new record high. Investor sentiment improved as the third-quarter earnings season began on a strong note, particularly among major banks, while softer-than-expected September inflation data fueled optimism for a potential Federal Reserve rate cut at this week’s meeting. On the economic front, existing-home ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Weekly Market Update – 8.25.2025

Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update The S&P 500 posted a modest weekly gain of 0.27% due to Friday’s rally following Jerome Powell’s symposium speech. Leading up to his speech, stocks were negative for the week. Treasury yields fell and stocks rallied as the Federal Reserve Chair hinted at a potential interest rate cut in September and commented that current restrictive rates “may warrant an adjustment in our policy stance.” Housing data showed ...

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 ...

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 ...

Weekly Market Update – 5.12.2025

Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Weekly Highlights Wall Street closed mostly lower last week, with the S&P 500 declining 0.47%. Trade tensions with China weighed on investor sentiment, while a new U.S. and U.K. trade agreement provided some relief. Crude oil prices dropped to their lowest levels since early 2021, helping fight inflationary pressures. The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at 4.25 – 4.5%. Looking Ahead ...

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