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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 – 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 – 4.27.2026


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Investor sentiment improved last week, lifting equities as geopolitical concerns eased, US manufacturing improved, and early earnings results came in stronger than expected. Strength in mega-cap technology stocks drove the NASDAQ Composite to a notable 10-day winning streak, and the S&P 500 approached record levels. Gains were led by information technology, energy, and consumer staples, while health care and ...
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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 – 9.1.2025


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update The S&P 500 declined by 0.10% last week, snapping its streak of record highs as technology weakness weighed on the market. Treasury yields fell as investors sought safety. Housing indicators were mixed. New single-family home sales fell 0.6% in July and were 8.2% below last year’s pace. The median sales price declined to $403,800, down 0.8% from last month. On the inflation front, personal consumption expenditure ...
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Weekly Market Update – 8.25.2025


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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 – 5.5.2025


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Weekly Highlights Wall Street delivered another strong week, propelled by positive corporate earnings and an encouraging jobs report. Notably, the Dow recorded its tenth consecutive session of gains, and the S&P 500 posted its ninth straight positive session, gaining 2.92% for the week.  Despite concerns over tariffs, the economy showed some resilience. The April employment data provided positive news, and the March Personal Consumption Expenditures ...
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Weekly Market Update – 3.31.2025


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Stocks had a challenging week, as early gains faded amid investor concerns over inflation and escalating trade tensions. The S&P 500 fell 1.53%, marking its fifth weekly decline in six weeks. Technology stocks were hit particularly hard, dropping 2.1%, while consumer discretionary, consumer staples, and energy sectors managed slight gains. Investor sentiment was tested as core consumer prices rose more than anticipated, fueling inflation worries, and consumer spending showed signs of ...
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Weekly Market Update – 9.30.2024


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Last week, the S&P 500 posted record highs and gained 0.64%. Personal Consumption Expenditures(PCE) for August rose 2.2% from one year ago. With PCE being the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, there is currently a 100% probability of at least a 0.25% rate cut on November 7.  I was recently asked how stocks can set record highs in the face of political uncertainty and wars. In short, the Fed has more influence over the current US economy than elections and ...
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Weekly Market Update – 7.1.2024


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Last week, as expected, May’s headline PCE Index was up 0.1% from the previous month and 2.6% over 12 months, not far from the Fed’s 2% target rate. There is still a nearly 60% probability of a 0.25% rate cut in September.  Sales of new single-family homes in May fell by 11.3%. The median sales price of new houses sold was $417,400, the lowest median price in the past 12 months and below the peak median price of $440,900 set in May 2023. May’s PCE Index ...
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