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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 – 6.1.2026


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Markets moved higher last week on easing concerns over U.S.-Iran tensions and renewed IA optimism. Major indexes posted gains, with the S&P 500 extending its winning streak and the Dow reaching new highs. Strong durable goods orders and faster first-quarter GDP growth also helped support markets. Economic data showed contrasting trends, as inflation remained elevated and new home ...
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Weekly Market Update – 4.20.2026


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Equities posted a strong advance last week as geopolitical risks eased and the Strait of Hormuz reopened, improving overall market sentiment. The S&P 500 climbed to a new high while the Nasdaq extended a lengthy winning streak, with large-cap and technology shares leading the move higher. A resurgence of interest in AI-related companies helped drive gains, while crude oil prices dropped notably, prompting some capital to ...
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Weekly Market Update – 4.13.2026


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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 ...
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Weekly Market Update – 3.30.2026


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Markets extended their recent pullback last week, as stocks remained under pressure from geopolitical uncertainty and sharp moves in energy prices. Major indexes, including the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq, all finished lower. The Nasdaq slipped deeper into correction territory, while small-cap and global stocks showed relative resilience. On the economic front, recent data pointed to building price pressures. Both import ...
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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 – 3.16.2026


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update For the third consecutive week, markets declined amid rising oil prices and escalating tensions in the Middle East. In response, investors moved away from risk assets. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all finished the week lower. Meanwhile, crude oil climbed above $98 per barrel, increasing more than 70% this year. Recent economic data showed mixed signals. While inflation remained relatively ...
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Weekly Market Update – 3.2.2026


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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 ...
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Weekly Market Update – 6.23.2025


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Markets posted mixed results last week as investors reflected on escalating tensions in the Middle East and changes to the FOMC’s economic projections. The S&P 500 slipped 0.15%, bringing its year-to-date gain to 1.47%. Concerns over supply disruptions from the Iranian conflict pushed crude oil up 2.26% to $75 per barrel, its third weekly gain. Retail sales fell 0.9% in May but remained 3.3% above year-ago levels, with online ...
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