Stocks Stand Still, Awaiting Fed #WEVU 09/18/2023
Stocks ended the week roughly where they began as investors digested a mixed set of new economic data.
Will the Fed Raise Interest Rates? #WEVU 09/11/2023
Concerns that the Fed may raise interest rates soured investor sentiment, sending stocks lower in a holiday-shortened trading week.
Stocks Retreat; Powell Talk Goes Hawk #WEVU 08/28/2023
Stocks fluctuated last week, jostled by fitful bond yields and headline news, before ending strongly following Fed Chair Powell’s comments on the monetary outlook.
Stocks Weather Summer Storm Of News And Indicators #WEVU 08/21/2023
Stocks extended their August declines last week as higher yields and weak economic data out of China soured investor sentiment.
Summertime Blues for the Markets #WEVU 08/14/2023
Positive inflation data failed to lift stocks from their August doldrums last week as economic data and a ratings downgrade soured investor sentiment.
Stocks Raise White Flag to Bad News #WEVU 08/07/2023
Stocks retreated last week as bond yields increased following the Treasury's announcement indicating “a larger-than-expected funding need” and a downgrade in the federal government’s debt rating.
Stocks Jump After Inflation Gauge Cools #WEVU 07/31/2023
A Friday surge pushed stocks solidly into positive territory last week, ignited by cooling in an inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve.
Stocks Advance & Retreat on Mixed News #WEVU 07/24/2023
Stocks moved to the rhythm of earnings season last week, initially rising on positive earnings surprises and faltering later in the week on key earnings disappointments.
Bad News for Bears; Good News Buoys Markets #WEVU 07/17/2023
Better-than-expected updates last week on consumer and wholesale price inflation buoyed investor sentiment, driving stocks higher and lower bond yields.
Stocks Stumble with CPI on Deck #WEVU 07/10/2023
Rising concerns about further rate hikes sent stocks lower to kick off the second half of trading.
Economy Continues Upward Trend #WEVU 07/03/2023
Stocks posted gains for the week to close out a stellar month, aided by positive economic data and reports that all major banks had passed the Federal Reserve’s annual stress test.
Stocks Climb After Fed Pause #WEVU 06/20/2023
Stocks climbed last week as reassuring inflation data boosted investor hopes that the rate-hike cycle was nearing an end amid fresh economic data pointing to continued economic resilience.
Markets March Into Positive Territory Continues #WEVU 06/12/2023
A late-week rally sent stocks into positive territory, with the S&P 500 index closing just shy of the 4,300 mark.
Debt Deal Relieves Market Worries #WEVU 06/05/2023
Stocks surged higher in the closing days of a holiday-shortened trading week, ignited by a political resolution on raising the debt ceiling and a strong employment report.
Debt Talks Optimism Keeps Eyes On D.C. #WEVU 05/30/2023
Markets moved in sync last week with perceived movement in debt ceiling talks, weakening early in the week and then surging on news of progress.
Despite Stall, Debt Deal Optimism Cheers Markets #WEVU 05/22/2023
Stocks rallied last week, propelled by growing optimism over reaching a deal on raising the debt ceiling and avoiding a technical debt default by the U.S.
Attention Turns to the Debt Ceiling #WEVU 05/15/2023
Stocks were mixed last week as good inflation news was offset by mounting debt ceiling concerns and rekindled regional banking fears
Friday Rally Trims Losses; CPI Report Next Week #WEVU 05/08/2023
A Friday rebound, triggered by a big tech company’s earnings beat and a strong jobs report, shaved much of the week’s accumulated losses.
Stocks Rally As Attention Shifts To Fed's May Meeting #WEVU 05/01/2023
Strong earnings from several mega-cap technology companies offset renewed regional banking jitters and weak economic data, leaving stocks higher for the week.
Stocks Show Small Losses After Mixed Week #WEVU 04/24/2023
Stocks remained resilient last week amid mixed earnings reports, hawkish Fed-speak, and lingering recession fears, closing out the five trading days with small losses.