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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Parkstone Financial

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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Parkstone Financial

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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Parkstone Financial

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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Parkstone Financial

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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Parkstone Financial

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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Parkstone Financial

August 17, 2026

Weekly Market Commentary

The week’s economic data pointed to a gradually cooling economy, with inflation continuing to moderate while consumer and housing activity showed signs of softness.

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Parkstone Financial

August 10, 2026

Weekly Market Commentary

The week of August 3 was highlighted by a mixed set of economic releases that reinforced two key themes: business activity remained in expansion territory, while labor market indicators softened.

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Parkstone Financial

August 3, 2026

Weekly Market Commentary

This week's economic data continued to offer conflicting signals on growth, inflation, and labor market conditions. While some reports pointed toward moderation, others suggested areas of resilience, leaving the broader economic picture difficult to characterize.

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Parkstone Financial