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Weekly Market Update – 5.18.2026

Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Markets were mixed last week as investors weighed rising inflationary pressures, fluctuating oil prices, and mixed consumer spending. The S&P 500 briefly reached another record high before pulling back to end the week nearly flat. Memory storage stocks sold off, capping a meteoric rise that started last September. Treasury yields also climbed sharply following hotter-than-expected inflation data, with the 30-year Treasury ...

Weekly Market Update – 5.11.2026

Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Markets advanced again last week as investor optimism remained strong following encouraging economic data and another solid round of corporate earnings. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both reached new record highs, led by continued strength in technology stocks. Falling oil prices and easing concerns around interest rates also helped support equity markets, even as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East remained ...

Weekly Market Update – 4.13.2026

Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Markets extended their rebound for a second consecutive week, supported by easing geopolitical tensions following a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. Investor sentiment improved as volatility declined, lifting all major indexes and most sectors, with technology and consumer-focused stocks leading gains. Meanwhile, oil prices pulled back sharply after earlier spikes, and Treasury yields finished the week relatively unchanged despite ...

Weekly Market Update – 4.6.2026

Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Optimism in Iran negotiations, strong domestic demand and investor confidence helped lift equities, even as volatility in commodities, particularly oil and gold, remained elevated. Treasury yields declined modestly, while the U.S. dollar held relatively steady.From an economic standpoint, data painted a mixed but resilient picture. Job growth came in stronger than expected and unemployment edged lower, signaling continued labor market ...

Weekly Market Update – 3.2.2026

Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update After a mid-week rally, the S&P 500 lost steam and closed down 0.44%. Year-to-date, the index remains slightly positive, up 0.49%. Defensive sectors, such as consumer staples, utilities, and health care, outperformed, while financials and information technology lagged. The Producer Price Index rose 0.5% in January, sparking concerns about inflation. Unemployment claims increased slightly, with 212,000 new claims for the week ...

Weekly Market Update – 2.17.2026

Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update A three-day selloff drove the S&P 500 down 1.39% for the week, leaving it nearly flat year-to-date. Defensive sectors like utilities, materials, and real estate posted strong gains, while financial services, communication services, and information technology sectors saw losses. The Consumer Price Index rose 0.2% in January and 2.4% over the past year, showing a slowdown compared to December’s 2.7%. Total ...

Weekly Market Update – 12.8.2025

Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update – 12.8.2025 Tame inflation data and growing optimism about a possible Federal Reserve interest rate cut drove positive momentum in the stock market last week. The S&P 500 gained 0.31% for the week. The Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (PCE) increased 0.3% in September and 2.8% from one year ago. The US import and export prices remained unchanged in September, following a 0.1% rise in August. ...

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 – 9.8.2025

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 ...

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Weekly Market Update – 5.18.2026

Weekly Market Update – 5.11.2026

Weekly Market Update – 4.13.2026

Weekly Market Update – 4.6.2026

Weekly Market Update – 3.2.2026

Weekly Market Update – 2.17.2026

Weekly Market Update – 12.8.2025

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Weekly Market Update – 10.27.2025

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