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August 25, 2025
Weekly Market Commentary
Last week began with a focus on the housing market, where housing starts for July exceeded expectations, reaching 1.428 million new construction starts. However, building permits issued during the same month fell short of forecasts. Existing home sales also outperformed projections for July. Meanwhile, the labor market was another focal point, with initial jobless claims edging higher to 235,000 for the prior week, breaking…
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Parkstone Financial
August 18, 2025
Weekly Market Commentary
Economic indicators released this week reflect a complex and evolving macroeconomic landscape, marked by persistent inflationary pressures and a labor market that remains resilient but shows early signs of moderation.
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August 11, 2025
Weekly Market Commentary
The ISM Non-Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for July 2025 eased to 50.1 from 50.8 in June, marking the weakest expansion in the services sector since mid-last year while remaining just above the growth threshold of 50. Businesses reported rising costs, slower hiring, and uncertainty related to tariffs as key headwinds.
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August 4, 2025
Weekly Market Commentary
Markets closed the week on a turbulent note as investors digested a series of revised labor market reports and inflation data that painted a mixed picture of the U.S. economy.
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July 28, 2025
Weekly Market Commentary
Markets digested a mixed bag of economic data this week, with housing and sentiment indicators taking center stage. While some metrics pointed to resilience, others hinted at emerging cracks in consumer and business confidence.
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Parkstone Financial
July 21, 2025
Weekly Market Commentary
This past week offered a wealth of economic data, with inflation and consumer strength emerging as the dominant themes. Markets responded positively to signs of easing inflationary pressures and continued resilience in consumer demand, two key factors shaping the outlook for monetary policy and economic growth.
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July 14, 2025
Weekly Market Commentary
Due to the holiday weekend, last week was relatively quiet on the economic front. However, a few key indicators stood out. On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve released its meeting minutes, reaffirming its decision to maintain current interest rates while emphasizing a cautious, data-driven approach amid persistent, but easing, inflation. The committee noted signs of a…
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July 7, 2025
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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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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The final week of August was shortened due to the Labor Day holiday, but it still delivered several key economic indicators.
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