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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 – 7.20.2026


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Markets finished the week lower as escalating conflict in Iran fueled a risk-off sentiment, and weakness in AI and semiconductor stocks weighed on major indexes. Energy stocks outperformed as crude oil climbed to its highest level in a month, while investors shifted away from large-cap technology shares. Last week kicked off a strong Q2 earnings season. Of the 10% of S&P 500 companies that have reported, 88% have beaten ...
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Weekly Market Update – 7.13.2026


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Markets ended the week higher after overcoming early volatility tied to renewed tensions in the Middle East. Technology stocks led the advance, supported by a strong U.S. market debut from a major South Korean chipmaker, while energy shares also gained as oil prices climbed on continued supply concerns in the Strait of Hormuz. Consumer discretionary, industrials, and materials lagged. Economic data varied last week. Service-sector ...
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Weekly Market Update – 7.6.2026


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Over the weekend, the United States celebrated 250 years of independence! Throughout our nation’s history, the principles of faith, freedom, opportunity, and innovation have created an economic engine unlike any the world has ever seen. The ten largest U.S. companies alone have a combined market capitalization of approximately $26 trillion. By comparison, the entire Chinese stock market is valued at roughly $18 trillion, while ...
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Weekly Market Update – 6.29.2026


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Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Markets were mixed last week as investors rotated out of AI and technology stocks and into value-oriented sectors. The S&P 500 and NASDAQ posted weekly losses, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and small-cap stocks finished higher. Crude oil prices also fell to pre-conflict levels. Economic data varied last week. First-quarter GDP was revised higher to an annualized 2.1%. Personal income and consumer ...
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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 – 6.1.2026


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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 – 5.11.2026


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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 ...
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