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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 – 4.27.2026

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 ...

Weekly Market Update – 4.20.2026

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 ...

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 – 12.15.2025

Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Markets were mixed last week as investors responded to the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and rotated from technology stocks into more cyclical areas of the market. The S&P 500 declined 0.63% for the week, ending slightly lower after reaching record highs mid-week following the Fed’s announcement. The Federal Reserve cut its target range for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 3.50%–3.75%, ...

Weekly Market Update – 9.22.2025

The stock market continued its impressive performance last week, with the S&P 500 gaining 1.22%. Stock gains were fueled by the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates for the first time this year, bringing the range to 4.00%-4.25%. The majority of the FOMC participants forecasted further reducing the Fed Funds rate by 0.50% in 2025. While lower rates are good for some borrowers and investors, they also reduce short-term savings rates, so it is best to stay ...

Weekly Market Update – 7.21.2025

Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update After a slow start, the S&P 500 finished the week up 0.59%, with technology and utility stocks leading the way. Investors balanced tariff talks with strong earnings reports and better-than-expected retail sales. The US consumer showed a resurgence in June, with retail sales rising 0.6% in June and 3.9% year-over-year and consumer sentiment improving. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.3% in June, its ...

Weekly Market Update – 6.23.2025

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 ...

Weekly Market Update – 5.19.2025

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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