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June 30, 2025
Weekly Market Commentary
Economic data released last week painted a mixed picture of U.S. activity. The S&P Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) held steady at 52.0 in June, matching May’s 15-month high and signaling continued expansion. Factory output rose for the first time in four months, and employment in the sector grew at its fastest pace in a year. Meanwhile, the Services…
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Parkstone Financial
June 23, 2025
Weekly Market Commentary
Last week, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, maintaining the federal funds target range at 5.25%–5.50%. While the decision was widely anticipated, attention turned to Fed Chair Powell’s comments and the updated Summary of Economic Projections, which signaled a cautious stance on inflation and a slower path to rate cuts than previously expected. On…
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Parkstone Financial
June 16, 2025
Weekly Market Commentary
While last week was lighter on economic data, global headlines were anything but quiet. Trade talks between the U.S. and China took center stage, and rising tensions between Israel and Iran rattled investor confidence. Still, beneath the surface, key inflation data and shifting expectations quietly shaped the market narrative.
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Parkstone Financial
June 9, 2025
Weekly Market Commentary
The week began with the ISM Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) report on Monday, which showed continued weakness in the manufacturing sector. The index came in at 48.5 for May, slightly below April’s 48.7, marking the third consecutive month of contraction. Trade-related concerns and rising tariffs were cited as key challenges, with export and import…
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Parkstone Financial
June 2, 2025
Weekly Market Commentary
Last week’s economic data offered a mixed view of the U.S. economy, beginning with a notable rebound in consumer sentiment. On Tuesday, consumer confidence rose sharply in May to 98 from 85.7 in April, reversing five months of declines. The improvement was driven by a significant increase in expectations for future income and business conditions.…
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Parkstone Financial
May 26, 2025
Weekly Market Commentary
Markets started last week on a quiet note but quickly shifted gears as a flurry of economic data arrived in the second half. Key reports on housing, business sentiment, and inflation expectations gave investors fresh insight into the state of the economy—and where it might be headed.
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Parkstone Financial
May 19, 2025
Weekly Market Commentary
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for April rose 0.2% month-over-month and 2.3% year-over-year, in line with expectations. Core CPI, which excludes food and energy, also increased 0.2% on the month, signaling persistent underlying inflation pressures despite a broader disinflationary trend. Shelter costs remained a key driver, though their pace of increase has moderated slightly, offering…
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Parkstone Financial
May 12, 2025
Weekly Market Commentary
Last week was pivotal for market analysts, despite the lower volume of reports. The week was front-loaded with significant data providing crucial insights into various market sectors.
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Parkstone Financial
May 5, 2025
Weekly Market Commentary
Last week brought a series of economic indicators that painted a cautious picture of the current economic landscape.
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Weekly Market Commentary
Despite the shortened trading week due to the July 4 holiday, markets digested numerous key economic indicators. On Tuesday, the ISM Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) came in at 49.0, signaling contraction in the manufacturing sector. The decline was driven by weakening new orders and continued softness in export demand, reflecting global economic uncertainty and the lingering effects of elevated…
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