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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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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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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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April 28, 2025
Weekly Market Commentary
U.S. equities rose this week, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posting their second-best weeks of the year. Both indices recorded their second weekly gain in the past three weeks following the significant early April selloff.
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Parkstone Financial
April 21, 2025
Weekly Market Commentary
U.S. equities experienced a downturn last week, reversing the sharp gains from the previous week. Both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices have now fallen for the third time in the last four weeks. Treasuries strengthened, leading to a steepening of the yield curve.
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April 14, 2025
Weekly Market Commentary
Market indexes continued to experience significant volatility as investors adjusted their future expectations in response to increasing global trade tensions.
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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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