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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
July 27, 2026
Weekly Market Commentary
Economic data released during the week pointed to continued economic expansion, supported by a resilient labor market and improving business activity, though inflationary pressures and housing affordability challenges remained important areas of focus.
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Parkstone Financial
July 20, 2026
Weekly Market Commentary
The week’s most closely watched economic release came on Tuesday with the June Consumer Price Index (CPI). Headline CPI declined 0.4% month-over-month, the largest monthly decrease since April 2020, while the annual inflation rate slowed to 3.5%, down from 4.2% in May. Core CPI, which excludes the more volatile food and energy categories, remained flat…
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Parkstone Financial
July 13, 2026
Weekly Market Commentary
The week of July 6, 2026, was marked by several U.S. economic releases that pointed to continued economic resilience, while also showing pockets of moderation across services activity, housing, and energy inventories. Investors focused on service-sector data, labor market conditions, Treasury auctions, and Federal Reserve communications for additional insight into the broader economic backdrop.
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Parkstone Financial
July 6, 2026
Weekly Market Commentary
Last week's economic releases reinforced a familiar theme: growth continues, but momentum is becoming increasingly mixed beneath the surface. Labor market indicators remained relatively resilient, manufacturing activity stayed in expansion, and consumer sentiment showed signs of stabilization despite lingering caution.
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Parkstone Financial
June 29, 2026
Weekly Market Commentary
The week’s data reinforced a backdrop of steady but uneven economic growth, though several areas continue to show signs of moderation under tighter financial conditions.
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Parkstone Financial
June 22, 2026
Weekly Market Commentary
The week of June 15, 2026, was anchored by a highly anticipated Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, the first under newly appointed Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, which prompted a shift in monetary policy expectations.
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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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