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Weekly Market Update – 8.17.2026


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Wall Street finished higher last week as solid second-quarter earnings continued, and expectations grew that the Federal Reserve may hold interest rates steady following a cooler CPI report. The S&P 500 reached a record high, with nine of 11 sectors posting gains. Treasury yields eased, while crude oil climbed above $82 per barrel as the U.S. increased pressure on Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Economic data ...
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Weekly Market Update – 8.3.2026


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Markets finished higher last week despite heightened volatility as investors weighed strong second-quarter corporate earnings, the Federal Reserve’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged, and a slate of economic data. Stocks rebounded after a sharp mid-week decline following the Fed announcement, while long-term Treasury yields moved higher amid lingering inflation concerns. Crude oil prices remained volatile, fluctuating with ...
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Weekly Market Update – 7.27.2026


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Markets ended the week lower despite a broad rally on Friday, with the Global Dow being the only major index to finish positive. Volatility in the Middle East drove sharp swings in oil prices, while Treasury yields climbed to their highest levels since January. Energy, industrials, technology, utilities, health care, and materials outperformed, while consumer discretionary, consumer staples, and communication services lagged. ...
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Weekly Market Update – 6.22.2026


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Markets finished the abbreviated week higher as a peace deal with Iran boosted investor sentiment and pushed oil prices lower. Stocks advanced despite the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates unchanged and signaling that inflation could lead to a rate hike later this year, with the NASDAQ posting the strongest gains. Economic data were positive, with stronger retail sales, higher industrial production, and ...
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Weekly Market Update – 6.15.2026


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Markets finished the week higher despite a volatile start driven by concerns over the U.S.-Iran conflict, inflation, and the potential for a technology-sector pullback. Sentiment improved as tensions in the Middle East eased and the record-setting SpaceX IPO boosted optimism. Small-cap stocks led gains, while crude oil and gold prices moved lower. In addition to the positive market movement, economic data showed ...
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Weekly Market Update – 5.25.2026


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update U.S. equities moved higher last week, with the S&P 500 gaining 0.88%, notching its eighth straight week of gains, its longest since 2023. Solid corporate earnings, particularly from the AI sector, helped support technology shares, while easing Treasury yields and lower oil prices added to positive sentiment. Sector leadership came from consumer discretionary, health care, real estate, and utilities, while communication services and ...
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Weekly Market Update – 5.4.2026


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Equities extended their gains last week, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both closing at record highs as strong corporate earnings supported investor sentiment. With 63% of S&P 500 companies having reported Q1 2026 EPS, 84% beat estimates, according to FactSet. Economic data reflected steady growth with some mixed trends. The Federal Reserve held interest rates unchanged, noting solid activity ...
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Weekly Market Update – 3.23.2026


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Markets faced continued pressure last week, with equities broadly lower as investors digested rising yields, higher oil prices, and the Iran conflict. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq each posted losses, while the 10-year Treasury yield pushed higher to 4.39%. Commodity trends were mixed, with energy prices holding near recent highs and gold pulling back after a strong run. Recent economic releases offered a nuanced view of ...
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Weekly Market Update – 2.1.2026


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Equities traded mixed as investors analyzed fourth-quarter earnings, economic reports, and the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates at 3.50%-3.75%. The S&P 500 was one of the few indexes to end the week higher, gaining 0.34% and surpassing the 7,000 level for the first time. The Producer Price Index for final demand increased 0.5 percent in December, seasonally adjusted. On an unadjusted basis, the ...
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Weekly Market Update – 12.15.2025


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Markets were mixed last week as investors responded to the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and rotated from technology stocks into more cyclical areas of the market.  The S&P 500 declined 0.63% for the week, ending slightly lower after reaching record highs mid-week following the Fed’s announcement. The Federal Reserve cut its target range for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 3.50%–3.75%, ...
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