Weekly Market Commentary

In this week's recap: Stocks advanced last week, powering ahead with pre-holiday optimism despite geopolitical tensions and two disappointing Q3 corporate updates.

In this week's recap: Stocks fell last week as the post-election rally lost momentum amid an inflation uptick and cautious comments from Fed officials.

In this week's recap: Stocks were mixed last week as fresh economic data points and election-related uncertainty slowed market momentum.

In this week's recap: Stocks were mixed last week as fresh economic data points and election-related uncertainty slowed market momentum.

In this week's recap: Stocks were mixed last week as fresh economic data points and election-related uncertainty slowed market momentum.

In this week's recap: In this week's recap: Stocks advanced last week despite mixed inflation data, lurching oil prices, and lingering anxiety about the Middle East.

In this week's recap: Stocks were essentially unchanged last week as geopolitical tensions added some volatility to an otherwise quiet trading week.

In this week's recap: Stocks moved higher last week, continuing to build on the momentum generated after the Federal Reserve decided to cut short-term rates by 0.50 percent.

In this week's recap: Stocks moved higher last week after the Federal Reserve’s half-point rate cut, bolstered by multiple data points supporting a cooling but still strong economy and decelerating inflation.

In this week's recap: Stocks rallied last week as investors received better-than-expected consumer and producer inflation data.

In this week's recap: Stocks fell last week as soft economic data rattled investors focused on the Fed’s next move with interest rates.

In this week's recap: There were mixed results for stocks last week as upbeat economic data and a critical Q2 corporate report shaped the week.

In this week's recap: Stocks notched a solid gain as dovish comments from Federal Reserve officials boosted the market’s recovery from early August lows.

In this week's recap: Stocks posted solid gains last week, buoyed by robust economic data and constructive comments from Fed officials.

In this week's recap: Stocks ended last week with modest losses, masking a volatile five-day trading period that saw investors embrace recession concerns and then dismiss the slow-down talk as speculation as the week progressed.

In this week's recap: Stocks fell broadly last week as investors looked past upbeat Fed comments and focused on disappointing corporate reports and weaker-than-expected economic data.

In this week's recap: Stocks had a mixed, see-saw week as disappointing corporate reports unsettled investors.

In this week's recap: Stocks were under pressure last week as investors appeared to rotate out of mega-cap tech stocks and into areas that may benefit from lower interest rates.

In this week's recap: Stocks advanced last week as market leadership shifted amid fresh inflation data and quarterly corporate reports starting to roll in.

In this week's recap: Stocks notched a solid gain last week in a mega-cap, tech-led rally bolstered by positive inflation news.

In this week's recap: Stocks notched a solid gain last week in a mega-cap, tech-led rally bolstered by positive inflation news.

In this week's recap: Stocks notched a solid gain last week in a mega-cap, tech-led rally bolstered by positive inflation news.

In this week's recap: Stocks notched a solid gain last week in a mega-cap, tech-led rally bolstered by positive inflation news.

In this week's recap: Stocks notched a solid gain last week in a mega-cap, tech-led rally bolstered by positive inflation news.

In this week's recap: Stocks notched a solid gain last week in a mega-cap, tech-led rally bolstered by positive inflation news.

In this week's recap: Stocks notched a solid gain last week in a mega-cap, tech-led rally bolstered by positive inflation news.

In this week's recap: Stocks notched a solid gain last week as rate-cut expectations paced the rally as the Q1 earnings season wound down.

In this week's recap: Stocks notched a solid gain last week, rallying behind upbeat earnings, a dovish Fed, and mixed economic data.

In this week's recap: Stocks staged a choppy comeback last week as investors cheered positive earnings, led by mega-cap tech stocks.

In this week's recap: Stocks fell last week as investors sorted through conflicting inflation reports and assessed geopolitical tensions.

In this week's recap: Stocks dropped last week as investors focused on “what's next” for interest rates after mixed comments from multiple Fed officials.

In this week's recap: Stocks fell for the second straight week on inflation concerns despite a report on consumer prices that was initially well received by investors.

In this week's recap: Stocks fell for the second straight week on inflation concerns despite a report on consumer prices that was initially well received by investors.

In this week's recap: Stocks fell for the second straight week on inflation concerns despite a report on consumer prices that was initially well received by investors.

In this week's recap: Stocks were down for the week as investors appeared to take some profits and traders parsed Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Congressional testimony.

In this week's recap: Stocks extended their tech-led advance last week as signs of a resilient and still-enthusiastic consumer boosted momentum.

In this week's recap: Stocks fell last week as investors reacted to disappointing inflation updates and other economic reports that fell short of estimates.

In this week's recap: Stocks fell last week as investors reacted to disappointing inflation updates and other economic reports that fell short of estimates.

In this week's recap: The stock market experienced solid gains last week, concluding the trading week on a positive note.

In this week's recap: Stocks pushed higher last week as investors cheered mega-cap tech corporate reports and a better-than-expected employment report.

In this week's recap: Stocks continued their upward climb last week as excitement around big tech continued.

In this week's recap: Stocks finished higher last week, with big tech again leading amid lingering uncertainty over how continued economic strength would influence the Fed’s rate decision.

In this week's recap: Stocks pushed higher last week, led by big tech names and boosted by December inflation reports that were mixed but positive enough to shore up investor confidence in Fed rate cuts this year.

In this week's recap: Stocks retreated in the first trading week of 2024, struggling a bit after a celebratory end to last year.

In this week's recap: Stocks posted a slight gain last week amid a shortage of news and light holiday trading.

In this week's recap: Investor optimism and fears of missing out on future gains propelled stocks higher in the last full week of trading before year-end.

In this week's recap: Markets reacted positively last week to cooler inflation and the idea of potential rate cuts next year, adding to the gains of the market’s year-end rally.

In this week's recap: A late-week, two-day rally left stocks higher, adding to November’s gains as the last month of trading for 2023 began.

In this week's recap: A Friday rally turned an otherwise mixed week for stocks into a solid performance.

In this week's recap: Investor enthusiasm for stocks remained strong last week, buoyed by declining bond yields in a holiday-abbreviated trading week.

In this week's recap: Stocks extended their November rally last week as investors cheered lower-than-forecast inflation data.

In this week's recap: A powerful Friday rally left stocks higher last week, extending the market’s early November gains.

In this week's recap: Stocks ripped higher last week on a dramatic retreat in bond yields triggered by easing inflation and a slowing labor market.

In this week's recap: Amid a busy week of corporate earnings reports, stocks slumped on cautious earnings guidance, fears of higher interest rates, and growing anxiety over the increasing amount of Treasury bonds and notes coming to market.

In this week's recap: Rising bond yields and uncertainty over whether this was the close of then Fed’s rate-hike cycle dragged markets lower last week despite solid corporate earnings results.

In this week's recap: Stocks ended mixed last week amid the outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East and higher-than-expected inflation data.

In this week's recap: A Friday rally overcame a shaky week, sending stocks mostly higher.

In this week's recap: Rising bond yields and government shutdown fears left stocks in mostly negative territory for the week.

In this week's recap: Rising bond yields and fears of a government shutdown hammered stocks last week, with technology shares bearing the brunt of the retreat.

In this week's recap: Stocks ended the week roughly where they began as investors digested a mixed set of new economic data.

In this week's recap: Concerns that the Fed may raise interest rates soured investor sentiment, sending stocks lower in a holiday-shortened trading week.

In this week's recap: Falling bond yields–spurred by weak economic data–helped lift stocks to weekly gains.

In this week's recap: Stocks extended their August declines last week as higher yields and weak economic data out of China soured investor sentiment

In this week's recap: Stocks extended their August declines last week as higher yields and weak economic data out of China soured investor sentiment

In this week's recap: Positive inflation data failed to lift stocks from their August doldrums last week as economic data and a ratings downgrade soured investor sentiment.

In this week's recap: Stocks retreated last week as bond yields increased following the Treasury's announcement indicating “a larger-than-expected funding need”

In this week's recap: A Friday surge pushed stocks solidly into positive territory last week, ignited by cooling in an inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve.

In this week's recap: 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

In this week's recap: Better-than-expected updates last week on consumer and wholesale price inflation buoyed investor sentiment, driving stocks higher and lower bond yields.

In this week's recap: Rising concerns about further rate hikes sent stocks lower to kick off the second half of trading

In this week's recap: Stocks posted gains for the week to close out a stellar month, aided by positive economic data

In this week's recap: 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.

In this week's recap: 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.

In this week's recap: 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.

In this week's recap: 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.

In this week's recap: 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.

In this week's recap: 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.

In this week's recap: Good inflation news was offset by mounting debt ceiling concerns and rekindled regional banking fears.

In this week's recap: 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.

Strong earnings from several mega-cap technology companies offset renewed regional banking jitters and weak economic data, leaving stocks higher for the week.

Stocks remained resilient last week amid mixed earnings reports, hawkish Fed-speak, and lingering recession fears.

The combination of an improving inflation outlook resulted in a week of uneven, albeit positive, performance

In this week’s recap: Mixed message provokes volatility.

In this week’s recap: Mixed message provokes volatility.

In this week’s recap: Markets cautious after banking woes; awaiting Fed reaction.

In this week’s recap: Bad news gives markets a one-two punch.

In this week’s recap: FOMC says inflation is still too high.

In this week’s recap: FOMC says inflation is still too high.

In this week’s recap: Mixed results as interest rate concerns grow.

In this week’s recap: Powell: Inflation heading in the right direction.

In this week’s recap: Powell: Inflation heading in the right direction.

In this week’s recap: Earnings and data tell two different stories on near future.

In this week’s recap: Mixed results following weak economic data.

In this week’s recap: Inflation cools, stocks warm up.

In this week’s recap: New Year’s rally in reply to positive economic news.

In this week’s recap: Erratic holiday trading leaves stocks in doldrums.

In this week’s recap: Recession concerns, Fed talk keep stocks cold.

In this week’s recap: Stocks slide on recession concerns.

In this week’s recap: Easing on rate hikes and job numbers cheer markets.

In this week’s recap: Fed talks turkey on lower rates, boosting markets.

In this week’s recap: Markets down ahead of Thanksgiving holiday.

In this week’s recap: Cooling inflation brings market gains.

In this week’s recap: Stocks slip after Powell comments.

In this week’s recap: Wall Street flips the script, enjoys a rally.

In this week’s recap: Wall Street flips the script, enjoys a rally.

In this week’s recap: Volatility reigns; inflation remains unchecked.

In this week’s recap: Boost early in week keeps markets ahead.

In this week’s recap: U.S. and U.K. see financial turbulence.

In this week’s recap: Fallout from Powell comments continues.

In this week’s recap: White hot inflation report alarms investors.

In this week’s recap: Markets upbeat, despite gloomy inflation talk.

In this week’s recap: Markets sag, job numbers soar.

In this week’s recap: Powell comments spur sell-off on Wall Street.

In this week’s recap: Markets tap brakes, but hold fast against downbeat news.

In this week’s recap: Stocks have a warmer week as inflation cools.

In this week’s recap: Mixed week for markets; jobs on the rise.

In this week’s recap: Markets rally; earnings better than expected.

In this week’s recap: Markets react to dim forecast, 2Q reports.

In this week’s recap: Friday rally stems week of losses.

In this week’s recap: Pre-holiday markets see no rebound.

In this week’s recap: Stocks rally, despite recession concerns.

In this week’s recap: Fed rate hike triggers market dip.

In this week’s recap: Stocks dip on inflation report.

In this week’s recap: Stocks slip on mixed economic news.

In this week’s recap: Confidence in Fed helps spark market rally.

In this week’s recap: Recession concerns rising.

In this week’s recap: Inflation takes center stage.

In this week’s recap: Tighter money policy; Market drops.

In this week’s recap: Economy slows; Stocks retreat.

In this week’s recap: Powell favors quick movement on rising interest rates.

In this week’s recap: Earnings season begins.

In this week’s recap: The Fed signals more aggressive action on interest rates.

In this week’s recap: Markets weigh a menu of uncertainty.

In this week’s recap: Confidence grows in resilient economy.

In this week’s recap: Stocks rally in the face of a changing landscape.

In this week’s recap: Ukrainian War impacts global economy.

In this week’s recap: Ukrainian War places new stress on economy.

In this week’s recap: Inflation and Ukraine rattle investors another week.

In this week’s recap: Inflation and Ukraine rattle investors another week.

In this week’s recap: Inflation and Ukraine fears present rock and hard place to investors this week.

In this week’s recap: Stocks extend last week’s rally, despite a major disappointment in the tech sector.

In this week’s recap: Volatile week ends on rebound.

In this week’s recap: Stocks sink on rate hike talk.

In this week’s recap: Volatile week as Fed speaks of multiple rate hikes.

In this week’s recap: Hawkish Fed sees bonds higher and stocks retreat.

In this week’s recap: Despite Omicron concerns, stocks end year mostly positive, with strong holiday sales figures.

In this week’s recap: Fed tightens money policy.

In this week’s recap: Milder Omicron news boosts stocks.

In this week’s recap: Market copes with unpleasant news; Powell surprises, Omicron concerns, and a less than stellar jobs report disappoints.

In this week’s recap: COVID-19 variant clobbers markets.

In this week’s recap: Markets react to growing COVID-19 infections and potential successor to Powell.

In this week’s recap: Stocks tap the brakes after signs of higher inflation.

In this week’s recap: Tapering news, profits, and other encouraging data lifts stocks.

In this week’s recap: Earnings build while GDP slows.

In this week’s recap: Strong week on Wall Street, despite concerns with inflation, supply chain, and other matters

In this week’s recap: The Fed unveils tapering plans; investor optimism rises.

In this week’s recap: Debt ceiling raised until December; employment numbers paint confusing picture.

In this week’s recap: Stalemate in the Capitol; Powell says inflation may stay longer than expected.

In this week’s recap: Financial contagion concerns and a positive word from the Fed bookend a wild week.

In this week’s recap: Despite signs of a good economy, stocks have a lackluster week.

In this week’s recap: Delta variant continues to concern the markets; labor market shows positive signs.

In this week’s recap: Stocks mixed as U.S. copes with economic data and Delta variant.

In this week’s recap: Federal Reserve says tapering likely in 2021, but no interest rate hikes for now.

In this week’s recap: A Fed taper may loom; economic data mixed.

In this week’s recap: Passage of infrastructure bill in Senate boosts DJIA and S&P; Nasdaq stays flat.

In this week’s recap: Despite Delta variant fears, stocks rise on strong jobs, strong earnings reports.

In this week’s recap: Stocks open week on big highs, but end with small losses due to Delta concerns and a lower GDP.

In this week’s recap: Markets overcome reaction to latest Delta variant news.

In this week’s recap: Stocks retreat as inflation advances.

In this week’s recap: Stocks edge higher in short week.

In this week’s recap: Employment reports and consumer confidence are up; stock market replies favorably.

In this week’s recap: Stocks reach all-time highs and the housing market showed significant improvement.

In this week’s recap: The Fed signals interest rate hikes.

In this week’s recap: Stocks kept cool, even as inflation came in hot.

In this week’s recap: Positive labor numbers lead stocks to a modest gain.

In this week’s recap: Upbeat feelings boost the stock market, with America reopening ahead of Memorial Day.

In this week’s recap: Inflation concerns continue as the Fed weighs scaling back of bond purchases.

In this week’s recap: As consumer prices take a big step up, stocks take a step in the other direction.

In this week’s recap: Mixed market results as labor numbers cope with uncertainty.

In this week’s recap: Stocks struggle to find their way amid several noteworthy earnings reports from corporations.

In this week’s recap: Mixed signals lead to a choppy week.

In this week’s recap: Good indicators for earnings season and other economic data lead to record highs for stocks.

In this week’s recap: Tech stocks and strong indicators lead a week of economic advancement.

In this week’s recap: Markets react positively to infrastructure proposals; S&P 500 rises above 4,000 for the first time.

In this week’s recap: Weakness in tech and high-growth stocks leads to a rocky week; Yellen and Powell signal optimism.

In this week’s recap: A week of ups and downs leaves modest losses at week’s end.

In this week’s recap: The White House signs COVID-19 fiscal relief bill into law; the economy reacted positively.

In this week’s recap: Stocks have a mixed reaction to rising bond yields and increasing inflation.

In this week’s recap: Rising bond yields deliver a blow to stocks; Fed Chair affirms commitment to current money policy.

In this week’s recap: Accommodative Fed policies lead to inflation concerns.

In this week’s recap: Vaccinations and declining case numbers result in economic optimism; Fed Chair says no change for now.

In this week’s recap: The markets went back to basics this week, showing optimism for positive COVID-19 news.

In this week’s recap: After setting new highs, market rattled by unexpected trading phenomenon.

In this week’s recap: A streak of optimism on fiscal stimulus and vaccines boosts the markets; Yellen tells Congress to “act big.”

In this week’s recap: Mixed news elicits a mixed reaction from the markets; incoming Biden Administration outlines stimulus plan.

In this week’s recap: Despite continued COVID-19 woes and unrest in Washington D.C., the stock market starts 2021 on a high.

In this week’s recap: Happy New Year! Stocks hit record highs and have varied reactions on stimulus checks and another potential vaccine.

In this week’s recap: A rollout for a COVID-19 vaccine led to a positive reaction from the markets; stimulus talks continue.

In this week’s recap: Rising number of COVID-19 cases and no progress on a stimulus bill lead to a bumpy week on Wall Street; U.K. anticipates “No-Deal” for Brexit.

In this week’s recap: Promising signs of a fiscal stimulus package inspire an upward week for stocks; retailers’ extended “Black Friday” sales produce mixed results.

In this week’s recap: Dow Jones Industrial Average hits 30,000 milestone in response to promising vaccine news and lessening political uncertainty; former Fed chair Janet Yellen nominated as Secretary of the Treasury.

In this week’s recap: New COVID-19 infections drive market anxieties, despite anticipated vaccines; Fed Chair Powell warns that continued infections may limit economic activity for months.

In this week’s recap: A COVID-19 vaccine spurs a stock market rally, even as more cases are reported and some areas renew lockdowns.

In this week’s recap: Markets react positively to the election, seeing promise in a divided government; unemployment rate falls.

In this week’s recap: With no fiscal stimulus anticipated and election around the corner, stocks slumped through a difficult week.

In this week’s recap: Stocks lagged after another week with no fiscal stimulus; the labor market seemed to improve despite a rise in COVID-19 cases.

In this week’s recap: A difficult week for stocks, reacting to delayed stimulus, little good news on COVID-19 treatment, and jobless claims.

In this week’s recap: Stocks soar, despite mixed messages on fiscal stimulus.

In this week’s recap: Stocks advance with hopes of a new stimulus and end the week up, despite no new deal and President Trump’s illness.

In this week’s recap: Stocks have a mixed reaction to ongoing uncertainty; additional fiscal stimulus on hold.

In this week’s recap: The tech sector slip continues for stocks; the Federal Reserve signals that interest rates will not be increased for some time.

In this week’s recap: Stocks continued a downward slide in response to continued uncertainty; fiscal stimulus still delayed.

In this week’s recap: Stocks stall late in the week, thanks to tech markets slide. The jobs recovery makes continued progress.

In this week’s recap: Stocks power higher, while the Dow makes a few changes.

In this week’s recap: Stocks reached new highs, erasing steep losses from February and March.

In this week’s recap: stocks rise, and consumer prices jump; COVID-19 cases slow; Congressional talks stall.

In this week’s recap: Stocks rise as earnings season winds to an end; no results in fiscal stimulus talks.

In this week’s recap: stocks have a mixed reaction to earnings, economic data, and a potential stimulus.

In this week’s recap: stocks slip after heavier jobless claims and U.S.-China strife.

In this week’s recap: stocks see a mixed week, as COVID-19 cases rise, and news of vaccine emerges.

In this week’s recap: stocks gain after volatile week, despite COVID-19 acceleration.

In this week’s recap: despite continued COVID-19 concerns, markets react positively to upbeat economic data.

In this week’s recap: a rise in COVID-19 cases inspires turbulence in markets, tapping the brakes on economic recovery.

In this week’s recap: as fears of economic shutdown diminish, the U.S. economy gains momentum.

In this week’s recap: increase in COVID-19 cases, matched with downbeat Federal Reserve forecast, weighed on markets.

In this week’s recap: U.S. jobs report and a surging market build optimism for global economic recovery.

In this week’s recap: solid gains following a short trading week; economic reopening inspires optimism.

In this week’s recap: Markets rally in reply to positive comments from Fed Chair Powell and further optimism for economic recovery.

In this week’s recap: Powell paints a somber picture for recovery, and the markets slip in reaction.

In this week’s recap: unemployment reaches an historic high, while stocks climbed in response to economic re-openings.

In this week’s recap: Promising drug trials and plans to ease public lockdowns turn thoughts to economic normalization.

In this week’s recap: Markets react to the plunging oil prices, corporate earnings, and the first attempts to restart the U.S. economy.

In this week’s recap: The White House makes plans to reopen the economy, as analysts examine the first-hard economic data reckoning the U.S. reaction to COVID-19.

In this week’s recap: A broad stock market rally, promising signs with COVID-19, and another Federal Reserve program ahead.

In this week’s recap: Continued COVID-19-related volatility in the markets as oil and energy prices sink in reaction.

The bull market would have turned 11 years old this month and was the longest and largest bull market in Wall Street history. And like a number of past late stage bull markets, this one carried unusual extreme volatility.

In this week’s recap: Continuing concerns over COVID-19, aided by cuts in oil production overseas, contributed to continued market volatility.

In this week’s recap: U.S. stocks finish higher after a wild trading week; the Federal Reserve cuts short-term interest rates; Treasury yields decline; the latest jobs report out of Washington shows no falloff for hiring.

In this week’s recap: Major equity indices correct as Wall Street reacts to coronavirus updates, consumer confidence indices are at high levels, and the pace of new home sales increases.

In this week’s recap: Wall Street grapples with coronavirus unknowns; new Federal Reserve meeting minutes appear; existing home sales retreat; the price of gold climbs.

In this week’s recap: stock indexes rise, Jerome Powell reports on monetary policy to Congress, inflation hits a 15-month peak, and new data on retail sales and consumer sentiment appears.

In this week’s recap: stocks rally, China schedules tariff cuts, January hiring tops expectations, and a key gauge of manufacturing activity improves.

In this week’s recap: coronavirus concerns ripple through global stock markets; the Fed makes a slight monetary policy adjustment; consumer confidence rises; the government makes its first estimate of fourth-quarter growth.

In this week’s recap: stock and commodity traders turn cautious as the coronavirus reaches America; home sales increase even with the current housing market’s slim inventory.

In this week’s recap: U.S. equity benchmarks hit fresh record highs; one trade deal is signed, and Congress approves another; builders break ground on more residential projects.

In this week’s recap: Stocks end up higher and oil ends up lower after an up-and-down week, as traders react to events in the Middle East and the data in the December unemployment report.

In this week’s recap: Oil prices spike after a U.S. airstrike in Iran raises supply disruption concerns; a manufacturing activity index disappoints; stocks are little changed following an abbreviated trading week.