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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update
Weekly Highlights
The S&P 500 rose 5.27% last week and is up 1.3% year-to-date. Broad participation across sectors reflects investor confidence around easing China trade tensions and muted inflation reports.
April inflation data offered a mixed view. Core Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose just 0.2% month-over-month, helped by cooling services inflation. However, import-heavy categories saw increases, hinting at uneven ...
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Weekly Market Update – 4.28.2025
Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update
Wall Street enjoyed solid gains this past week, buoyed by encouraging signs of progress in the U.S.-China trade dispute and strong first-quarter earnings reports. All major indexes were positive, with the S&P 500 gaining 4.59%. Of the 180 S&P 500 companies reporting, a robust 73% exceeded earnings expectations.
On the economic front, durable goods orders rose significantly by 9.2% in March, marking three consecutive months of ...
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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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Weekly Market Update – 2.17.2025
Markets closed higher last week despite mixed economic signals, including weaker retail sales and ongoing tariff concerns. The S&P 500 posted a 1.47% gain, with information technology and consumer staples leading the rally, while consumer discretionary and financials lagged. Treasury yields edged lower, and crude oil prices remained volatile amid supply concerns.
Inflation remains a key concern. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.5% in January, marking the largest monthly ...
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