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Weekly Market Update – 6.29.2026

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 ...

Weekly Market Update – 6.22.2026

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 ...

Weekly Market Update – 6.1.2026

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 ...

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 – 4.6.2026

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 – 3.30.2026

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 ...

Weekly Market Update – 3.2.2026

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 ...

Weekly Market Update – 1.12.2026

Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Last week, Wall Street saw positive momentum despite mixed economic data. The S&P 500 closed at a new record high of 6,966.28, reflecting a weekly gain of 1.57%. This growth was part of a broader market rally, with nine out of eleven sectors ending the week higher, led by materials, industrials, and energy. The Job Openings and Labor Turnover data for November showed a decrease of 300,000 job openings across most sectors ...

Weekly Market Update – 11.24.2025

Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update Volatility remained the theme in the markets last week as equities faced sharp midweek declines before a partial recovery on Friday. Despite the rebound, major U.S. indexes finished in negative territory. The S&P 500 ended the week down 1.95%.Economic updates were mixed. The delayed September jobs report showed stronger than expected job gains alongside a rise in unemployment, reinforcing uncertainty around the Federal Reserve’s future ...

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