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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 – 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 ...
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Weekly Market Update – 5.26.2025

Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update After strong gains from the previous week, the S&P 500 fell 2.61% amid rising trade tensions and interest rates. Existing home sales saw the slowest appreciation in two years, while new home sales in the US exceeded market expectations in April, 10.9% above the March rate and 3.3% higher than the previous year’s rate. Builders can entice new home buyers with price incentives and mortgage rate buydowns.    Looking Ahead ...
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Weekly Market Update – 3.24.2025

The S&P 500 broke a four-week losing streak with modest gains last week, rising 0.51%. All 11 sectors advanced, with notable strength in financials, health care, and information technology. As expected, the Fed held interest rates steady last week while acknowledging solid economic activity and a tight labor market. Inflation remains somewhat elevated, but the central bank’s outlook now includes expectations for easing later this year. This week, investors will weigh the final ...
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Weekly Market Update – 8.19.2024

Last week, investors embraced positive economic data. July’s CPI was 2.9% compared to one year ago. Following the upbeat CPI report, the probability of the Fed cutting rates at their September meeting remained 100%. Strong retail sales and lower initial Jobless claims comforted investors after the disappointing jobs reported two weeks ago. Stocks posted their best week of the year, with the S&P 500 gaining 3.99%.   The real estate sector ...
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