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OCTOBER 23, 2023

Yields rose after traders speculated that strong economic data might persuade the Fed to raise rates. Economic Strength, Housing Weakness The economy continued to evidence surprising strength according to data released last week. Despite worries of a struggling consumer, consumers increased their spending as retail sales rose 0.7%

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DECEMBER 2, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | December 2nd, 2024 Solid Gains for Thanksgiving Week Stocks posted solid gains over a short and busy holiday week as investors parsed fresh economic data, comments on potential future trade policy, and a few Q3 reports from technology companies. One area of concern has been the economic impact of proposed tariffs.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Stocks Rally To Record Highs Stocks traded in a fairly tight range for the first half of the short week, yawning at the lack of economic data while awaiting earnings results from one key company that creates chips that power the artificial intelligence operations of many firms. 3,4 This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: New Home Sales.

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MARCH 18, 2024

Retail sales, also reported on Thursday, were disappointing, rising less than expected and adding to the inflation angst. 5 This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: Housing Market Index. Existing Home Sales. It should not be considered a solicitation for the purchase or sale of the securities. Tuesday: FOMC Meeting Begins.

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DECEMBER 18, 2023

A solid retail sales number, which reflected a strong consumer and supported the soft landing thesis, also boosted enthusiasm. 6 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Housing Starts. Existing Home Sales. Index of Leading Economic Indicators. New Home Sales. a Registered Investment Advisor.

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JANUARY 16, 2024

A Tale Of Two Inflation Reports The biggest economic news last week was fresh inflation data. 6,7,8 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Empire State Manufacturing Index. Wednesday: Retail Sales. Friday: Existing Home Sales. It should not be considered a solicitation for the purchase or sale of the securities.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In his post-announcement press conference, Fed Chair Powell remarked the inflation battle would continue, and upcoming economic data would inform the FOMC’s future rate hike decision. In their economic projections, 12 of 19 Fed officials expect to raise rates once more this year. New Home Sales. a Registered Investment Advisor.

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MARCH 25, 2024

The rally continued through Thursday, boosted further by news that existing home sales rose 9.5 4,5 This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: New Home Sales. Pending Home Sales. Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; March 18, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S.

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OCTOBER 31, 2022

Stocks overcame poor earnings results from some of America’s largest companies to post gains last week as investors cheered positive earnings surprises, easing inflation and a rebound in economic growth. Economic Growth Exceeds Expectations. This Week: Key Economic Data. The Nasdaq Composite index added 2.24% for the week.

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OCTOBER 30, 2023

Economic data released on Thursday showed remarkable economic strength, with above-consensus forecast growth in third-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and September’s durable goods orders, with only a minor uptick in initial jobless claims. 5 This Week: Key Economic Data Wednesday: FOMC Announcement. Jobless Claims.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

They further said that future rate decisions will be based on fresh economic data, offering no indication that a rate cut was forthcoming, as many analysts are increasingly anticipating for 2024. This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: New Home Sales. a Registered Investment Advisor. Tuesday: Consumer Confidence.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: September Stocks Open In Positive Territory Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Falling bond yields–spurred by weak economic data–helped lift stocks to weekly gains. A downward revision of Q2 economic growth and fresh signs of a cooling labor market reversed the recent rise in bond yield.

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JANUARY 29, 2024

​ Weekly Market Insights: Excitement Around Big Tech Continues Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks continued their upward climb last week as excitement around big tech continued; positive economic reports stoked investors’ belief that the Federal Reserve has pulled off a soft landing. Core inflation was 3.2%

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OCTOBER 2, 2023

Mixed Economic Signals Amid recent signs of a labor market cooling (a hopeful sign for ending rate hikes), last Thursday’s initial jobless claims report showed only a slight increase of 204,000. 6 This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing Index. a Registered Investment Advisor.

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DECEMBER 30, 2024

Holiday cheer won out despite news of declining consumer confidence in December, a drop in durable goods, and new home sales reporting below expectations. 6 This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: Pending Home Sales. Friday: Motor Vehicle Sales. The MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, rose 1.54

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The rally paused in the final days of trading as stocks digested their gains and investors assessed weak retail sales and industrial production reports and a rise in continuing jobless claims. 6 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Existing Home Sales. a Registered Investment Advisor. FOMC Minutes.

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MARCH 4, 2024

1 Economic news also helped boost markets. Consumers Remain Upbeat With all the excitement over AI, it’s easy to overlook some key economic indicators that also speak to the underlying strength of the economy—specifically, consumer data. 3,4 This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: Motor Vehicle Sales. ISM Services Index.

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OCTOBER 16, 2023

5 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Retail Sales. Thursday: Existing Home Sales. Index of Leading Economic Indicators. Source: Econoday, October 13, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. It should not be considered a solicitation for the purchase or sale of the securities.

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DECEMBER 26, 2023

in November, reaching levels not seen since May, while existing home sales rebounded 0.8%, reversing five straight months of declines. Existing home sales have been hurt by low inventory since many homeowners with low-rate mortgages are hesitant to move and take on a higher-rate mortgage. a Registered Investment Advisor.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The combination on Wednesday of the Fed’s decision to keep rates unchanged, which accompanied dovish comments from Fed Chair Powell, and a reassuring Treasury announcement on future bond sales, sparked a third straight day of gains. 5 This Week: Key Economic Data Thursday: Jobless Claims. a Registered Investment Advisor.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Economic Strength The strength of the U.S. 5 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Consumer Price Index (CPI). Retail Sales. Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; February 8, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. a Registered Investment Advisor.

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AUGUST 1, 2022

Stocks on Thursday shrugged off news of a second-consecutive quarter of negative economic growth to build on Wednesday’s gains as fresh earnings continued to comfort, if not impress, investors. It was the second-consecutive quarter of negative economic growth, meeting the technical definition of a recession. Economy Contracts .

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MARCH 11, 2024

6,7 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Consumer Price Index. Retail Sales. Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; March 2, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. It should not be considered a solicitation for the purchase or sale of the securities.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023

This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Consumer Price Index (CPI). Retail Sales. Source: Econoday, November 10, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. economic data releases (including key economic indicators), Federal Reserve policy meetings, and speaking engagements of Federal Reserve officials.

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

Investors also welcomed news of solid spending in early holiday sales reports. 5 This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: Factory Orders. Source: Econoday, December 1, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. It should not be considered a solicitation for the purchase or sale of the securities. ending April.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Stocks fell last week as soft economic data rattled investors focused on the Fed’s next move with interest rates. 1,2 Economic Data Unsettles Investors The four-day trading week got off to a rough start as weak manufacturing data reawakened recessionary fears. 6,7 This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: Wholesale Inventories.

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

7 This Week: Key Economic Data Wednesday: Producer Price Index (PPI). Source: Econoday, October 6, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. economic data releases (including key economic indicators), Federal Reserve policy meetings, and speaking engagements of Federal Reserve officials. (PNC),

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

3 This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: ISM Services Index. Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; February 2, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. It should not be considered a solicitation for the purchase or sale of the securities. a Registered Investment Advisor.

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AUGUST 7, 2023

6 This Week: Key Economic Data Thursday: Consumer Price Index (CPI). Consumer Sentiment Source: Econoday, August 4, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. economic data releases (including key economic indicators), Federal Reserve policy meetings, and speaking engagements of Federal Reserve officials. (OKE)

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AUGUST 23, 2022

Existing home sales fell 5.9% Existing home sales plummet but inventory stays low. Existing home sales fell 5.9% Although the rate of sales is slowing dramatically, the market is still short on supply of homes. At the current sales rate, it would take roughly three months to clear inventory [Figure 2].

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JULY 10, 2023

5 This Week: Key Economic Data Wednesday: Consumer Price Index (CPI). Source: Econoday, July 7 , 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. economic data releases (including key economic indicators), Federal Reserve policy meetings, and speaking engagements of Federal Reserve officials. (C),

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DECEMBER 9, 2024

9 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Productivity and Costs. Source: I nvestors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar ; December 6, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. It should not be considered a solicitation for the purchase or sale of the securities. 10-Year Treasury Note Auction.

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DECEMBER 11, 2023

5 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Consumer Price Index (CPI). Thursday: Retail Sales. Source: Econoday, December 8, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. economic data releases (including key economic indicators), Federal Reserve policy meetings, and speaking engagements of Federal Reserve officials.

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JANUARY 8, 2024

3,4 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: International Trade in Goods. Source: Investor’s Business Daily, Econoday economic calendar; January 5, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. It should not be considered a solicitation for the purchase or sale of the securities. a Registered Investment Advisor.

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JANUARY 2, 2024

6 This Week: Key Economic Data Wednesday: Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing Index. Source: Econoday, December 29, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. It should not be considered a solicitation for the purchase or sale of the securities. a Registered Investment Advisor.

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JUNE 19, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Climb After Fed Pause Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC 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. Thursday: Existing Home Sales.

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JANUARY 23, 2023

Mixed Results Following Weak Economic Data Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks showed mixed results last week as recession fears resurfaced in response to weak economic data and a tepid start to a new corporate earnings season. 4 Consumers Retrench Retail sales fell 1.1% New Home Sales.

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