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Market commentary

Notes from the week, written by people you can call.

Our weekly commentary tracks what markets did, what it means, and — more importantly — what it should and shouldn't change about your plan.

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September 5, 2023

September Stocks Open In Positive Territory

Falling bond yields–spurred by weak economic data–helped lift stocks to weekly gains.   The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 1.43%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 gained 2.50%. The Nasdaq Compos

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August 28, 2023

Stocks Retreat; Powell Talk Goes Hawk

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. The Dow Jones Industrial Average sli

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August 21, 2023

Stocks Weather Summer Storm of News and Indicators

Stocks extended their August declines last week as higher yields and weak economic data out of China soured investor sentiment.   The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 2.21%, while the Standard & Poor

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August 14, 2023

Summertime Blues for the Markets

Positive inflation data failed to lift stocks from their August doldrums last week as economic data and a ratings downgrade soured investor sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.62%, whi

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August 7, 2023

Stocks Raise White Flag to Bad News

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.   Th

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July 31, 2023

Stocks Jump After Inflation Gauge Cools

A Friday surge pushed stocks solidly into positive territory last week, ignited by cooling in an inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve.   The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 0.6

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July 24, 2023

Stocks Advance and Retreat on Mixed News

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.  The Dow Jones Industrial Aver

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July 17, 2023

Bad News for Bears; Good News Buoys Markets

Better-than-expected updates last week on consumer and wholesale price inflation buoyed investor sentiment, driving stocks higher and lower bond yields.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 2.29%, w

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July 10, 2023

Stocks Stumble with CPI on Deck

Rising concerns about further rate hikes sent stocks lower to kick off the second half of trading.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1.96%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 retreated 1.16%. The Na

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July 3, 2023

Economy Continues Upward Trend

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.  The Dow Jones Indu

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June 26, 2023

Stocks Take Summer Break, Month Remains Strong

Stocks took a breather last week as investors digested the previous week’s surge and the month-to-date solid gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1.67%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 fell 1

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June 20, 2023

Stocks Climb After Fed Pause

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.  The Dow Jo

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