Weekly insights

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Market View: Week of Apr. 3, 2026

A rebound in job data underscored labor market resilience, allowing the Fed to focus on inflation risks. Consumer spending remains on solid footing. Manufacturing expansion suggests potential shift after prolonged period of contraction.

Apr 06, 2026

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Market View: Week of Mar. 27, 2026

Rising export and import prices point to solid global demand but also potentially signal renewed inflation pressures. Consumer sentiment may remain pressured as long as the conflict persists and energy prices stay elevated.

Mar 30, 2026

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Market View: Week of Mar. 20, 2026

Inflation came in hotter than expected. Near-term interest rate cuts appear unlikely. Labor market data continues to indicate limited movement in both hiring and layoffs.

Mar 23, 2026

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Market View: Week of Mar. 13, 2026

Most of this week’s economic data reflects conditions prior to the escalation in the Middle East, meaning the clearest early signals of geopolitical impact are likely to appear first in inflation and consumer sentiment.

Mar 17, 2026

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Market View: Week of Mar. 06, 2026

While probably not yet indicative of a manufacturing revival, back-to-back months of growth for the ISM Manufacturing index mark a solidly positive development for an industry that has faced significant headwinds.

Mar 09, 2026

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Market View: Week of Feb. 27, 2026

January’s stronger-than-expected wholesale inflation suggests interest rates may stay higher for longer, which can create some near-term market volatility. However, it was encouraging to see final demand food prices decline, a sign that some everyday cost pressures are easing even as broader inflation remains.

Mar 02, 2026

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Market View: Week of Feb. 20, 2026

The Supreme Court's ruling against the President’s tariffs temporarily reduced the average U.S. effective tariff rate, but it is expected to lift back up. GDP growth was largely in line with expectations and continued to reflect underlying economic momentum.

Feb 23, 2026

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Market View: Week of Feb. 13, 2026

In December, many households saw depleted savings, and a job market that was at a standstill. This week’s data should help consumers with a strengthening labor market and cooling inflation.

Feb 17, 2026

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Market View: Week of Feb. 6, 2026

A brief government shutdown delayed the release of certain labor market–related economic data, which is now expected to be released one week later.

Feb 09, 2026

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Market View: Week of Jan. 30, 2026

The news out of the Fed meeting this week was largely very positive – stronger growth and a stabilizing labor market encouraged all but two voting members to hold rates steady in January.

Feb 02, 2026