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Weekly Market Update – 8.17.2026


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Wall Street finished higher last week as solid second-quarter earnings continued, and expectations grew that the Federal Reserve may hold interest rates steady following a cooler CPI report. The S&P 500 reached a record high, with nine of 11 sectors posting gains. Treasury yields eased, while crude oil climbed above $82 per barrel as the U.S. increased pressure on Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Economic data ...
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Weekly Market Update – 8.3.2026


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Markets finished higher last week despite heightened volatility as investors weighed strong second-quarter corporate earnings, the Federal Reserve’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged, and a slate of economic data. Stocks rebounded after a sharp mid-week decline following the Fed announcement, while long-term Treasury yields moved higher amid lingering inflation concerns. Crude oil prices remained volatile, fluctuating with ...
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Weekly Market Update – 7.27.2026


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Markets ended the week lower despite a broad rally on Friday, with the Global Dow being the only major index to finish positive. Volatility in the Middle East drove sharp swings in oil prices, while Treasury yields climbed to their highest levels since January. Energy, industrials, technology, utilities, health care, and materials outperformed, while consumer discretionary, consumer staples, and communication services lagged. ...
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Weekly Market Update – 6.8.2026


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Markets pulled back last week as stronger-than-expected employment data reduced expectations for a near-term interest rate cut. A sharp selloff on Friday, led by technology stocks, pushed major indexes lower, while rising Treasury yields reflected a shift toward a higher-rate outlook. Economic data remained generally positive, with employers adding 172,000 jobs in May and job openings increasing in April. Manufacturing activity ...
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Weekly Market Update – 5.25.2026


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update U.S. equities moved higher last week, with the S&P 500 gaining 0.88%, notching its eighth straight week of gains, its longest since 2023. Solid corporate earnings, particularly from the AI sector, helped support technology shares, while easing Treasury yields and lower oil prices added to positive sentiment. Sector leadership came from consumer discretionary, health care, real estate, and utilities, while communication services and ...
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Weekly Market Update – 5.18.2026


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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 ...
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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 – 4.6.2026


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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 ...
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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 – 10.20.2025


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Stock market volatility continued last week, while the S&P 500 gained 1.70%. The volatility stemmed from continued trade tensions with China, the government shutdown, and reported loan losses at regional banks. The 10-year Treasury yields dropped slightly to 4.00% along with Crude oil prices falling 2.16% from the previous week. Gold continued its impressive rise, gaining 5.50% last week and is up 61.04% YTD.  Historically, gold ...
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