Escalation in the conflict between the U.S. and Iran pushed energy prices higher and created a risk-off mood in the equity markets last week. For the week, the S&P 500…
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Despite cooling inflation, an escalation of military action in the Middle East and a pullback in semiconductor and AI-related stocks led markets lower last week. For the week, the S&P…
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Equity markets were mixed last week with the S&P 500 Index and NASDAQ higher and the Dow Jones lower. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was +1.3%, the Dow…
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Despite a shift to a tightening bias by the Federal Reserve, equities ended higher during the four-day trading week. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was +1.0%, the Dow…
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Equity markets rose heading into the Memorial Day weekend, helped by continued earnings strength and a modest retreat in bond yields. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was +0.9%,…
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The September Consumer Price Index (CPI) report provided a calmer outlook on inflation and gave investors confidence the Federal Reserve can lower interest rates at this week’s Federal Open Market…
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The Federal Reserved lowered short-term interest rates by 0.25% and equity markets responded with gains. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was +1.2%, the Dow Jones Industrials +1.1%, and…
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Markets were buoyed last week by economic data that could favor a reduction in interest rates at the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting. For the week, the S&P 500 Index was…
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