Weekly Economic Updates

The Markets (as of market close July 17, 2026)   Stocks retreated last week as investors balanced encouraging inflation data against renewed geopolitical tensions and continued weakness in many of this year’s market-leading technology and artificial intelligence stocks. Escalating conflict involving Iran pushed oil prices higher and revived concerns that rising energy costs could slow […]

The Markets (as of market close June 12, 2026)   Wall Street navigated another volatile week as stock traders balanced concerns over inflation, geopolitical tensions, and the outlook for interest rates. Markets opened the week under pressure amid escalating concerns surrounding the U.S.-Iran conflict and fears that inflation would remain stubbornly high. However, sentiment improved […]

The Markets (as of market close July 10, 2026)   Stock traders were somewhat skittish during the early part of last week as tensions in the Middle East intensified. However, stocks closed the week on an uptick following solid sessions last Thursday and Friday. After a brief retreat, tech shares led the market surge, supported […]

The Markets (as of market close July 2, 2026)   Last week’s shortened trading week ended on a positive note as stock traders rotated away from many of this year’s leading artificial intelligence and semiconductor stocks and into more traditional blue-chip companies. Markets were closed on Friday in observance of Independence Day, leaving traders focused […]

The Markets (as of market close June 26, 2026)   After several weeks of strong gains, Wall Street took a breather as stock traders rotated away from many of this year’s top-performing technology and artificial intelligence stocks. While several major semiconductor companies delivered solid earnings results, profit-taking weighed heavily on the NASDAQ and S&P 500, […]