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October 19, 2026
Weekly Market Commentary
U.S. inflation accelerated in September, reflecting higher energy prices and persistent underlying price pressures. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 0.6% month-over-month, bringing the annual inflation rate to 3.7%, up from 3.4% in August. Gasoline prices surged 9.1%, accounting for more than half of the monthly increase, while shelter costs rose 0.4%. Core CPI, which…
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Parkstone Financial
October 12, 2026
Weekly Market Commentary
The economic data last week continued to point to a resilient U.S. economy, although the latest readings showed some moderation in service-sector activity alongside continued price pressures.
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October 5, 2026
Weekly Market Commentary
Inflation came in below expectations and Q2 U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) growth exceeded forecasts, while labor data pointed to slower hiring. Together, the releases showed continued economic expansion alongside moderating labor demand and inflation above the Federal Reserve’s target.
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September 28, 2026
Weekly Market Commentary
Business sentiment surged to multiyear highs while labor market data continued to improve. However, several hard economic indicators have yet to fully confirm the growing optimism, creating an increasingly important question for investors heading into the fourth quarter.
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September 21, 2026
Weekly Market Commentary
Economic data last week continued to show a resilient U.S. economy, although the primary focus was the Federal Reserve's September policy meeting and the inflation outlook. Treasury yields remained elevated throughout the week, with the 10-year Treasury finishing near 5.0% and the 30-year ending around 5.34%, as investors digested the Federal Reserve's 25-basis-point rate increase…
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September 14, 2026
Weekly Market Commentary
The economic data last week continued to show a U.S. economy that remains resilient, but with inflation pressures moving back into focus ahead of the September Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. Treasury yields moved sharply higher over the week, with the 10-year finishing around 4.97%, up from roughly 4.78% the prior Friday, while the…
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September 7, 2026
Weekly Market Commentary
The week of August 31 was characterized by continued economic expansion and generally constructive labor market data, while inflation-related indicators remained elevated. The data suggested the U.S. economy continued to grow despite some moderation within selected manufacturing measures.
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August 31, 2026
Weekly Market Commentary
This week’s economic data continued to point to an economy that is still expanding, but with inflation remaining above the Federal Reserve’s target and the labor market showing few signs of material deterioration.
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Parkstone Financial
August 24, 2026
Weekly Market Commentary
The week's economic data suggested the economy continues to grow at a moderate pace, while labor market conditions remained resilient and Federal Reserve policymakers maintained a cautious stance on inflation. Market attention centered on the release of the July Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes, crude oil inventories, jobless claims, and business activity surveys.
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Last week’s economic data generally pointed to a resilient economy entering the fourth quarter. Business activity and labor market conditions remained supportive of growth, although housing activity remained weak and persistent price pressures continued to be a concern.
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