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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 ...
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Weekly Market Update – 2.17.2026

Unify Financial Advisors Weekly Market Update A three-day selloff drove the S&P 500 down 1.39% for the week, leaving it nearly flat year-to-date. Defensive sectors like utilities, materials, and real estate posted strong gains, while financial services, communication services, and information technology sectors saw losses. The Consumer Price Index rose 0.2% in January and 2.4% over the past year, showing a slowdown compared to December’s 2.7%. Total ...
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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 ...
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