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Economic Update 10-07-2024 U.S. stocks were mixed early in the week, with decent economic data coupled with Fed Chair Powell again reiterating in a high-profile speech that “more cuts” would be coming, but also downplaying the speed, as the FOMC … Continue reading →

Economic Update 9-30-2024 U.S. stocks gained last week on the heels of benign U.S. economic data and announced stimulus measures in China. Results by sector were mixed, with the strongest gains in materials (with items such as copper and certain … Continue reading →

Economic Update 9-23-2024 U.S. stock market response to the Fed’s rate cut was mixed on Wed., although Thurs. featured a good deal more positivity, with gains of nearly 2%. By sector, energy, financials, and communications saw the biggest gains, close … Continue reading →

Economic Update 9-16-2024 U.S. stocks saw gains last week, to reverse the negativity of the prior week. They also shook off mixed results mid-week that included the relief of decelerating CPI but perhaps not enough to fully satisfy the Fed, … Continue reading →

Economic Update 9-09-2024 U.S. stocks suffered the worst weekly declines in over a year and a half, but representing the third meaningful drawdown this year. By sector, only consumer staples saw a small gain, while all others ended in the … Continue reading →

Economic Update 9-03-2024 U.S. stocks were mixed on the lower volume last week of summer, with ‘value’ seeing gains of over a percent, while ‘growth’ fell back. Sector results reflected this, with financials gaining 3% on the week, followed by … Continue reading →

Economic Update 8-26-2024 U.S. stocks ended positively for the week, despite low summer trading volumes, with decent economic results and the dovish tone of the FOMC July minutes. Gains culminated on Fri. by the further dovish tone of Fed Chair … Continue reading →

Economic Update 8-19-2024 U.S. stocks reversed course from the prior week’s volatility, earning the best weekly returns in a year. By sector, growth leadership resumed with technology gaining nearly 8% (led by a 20% rise in NVIDIA), followed by consumer … Continue reading →

Economic Update 8-12-2024 U.S. stocks experienced one of the more interesting weeks in some time—in fact, it featured the single worst and single best days since 2022. By sector, industrials and energy led with gains of over a percent each, … Continue reading →