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OCTOBER 23, 2023

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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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OCTOBER 31, 2022

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

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JANUARY 29, 2024

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Weekly Market Insights: Market Retreats On Inflation, Economic Reports Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks fell last week as investors reacted to disappointing inflation updates and other economic reports that fell short of estimates. 4 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Leading Indicators.

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OCTOBER 2, 2023

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

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AUGUST 1, 2022

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DECEMBER 18, 2023

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

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MARCH 4, 2024

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FEBRUARY 12, 2024

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MARCH 25, 2024

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MARCH 18, 2024

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

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MARCH 11, 2024

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OCTOBER 16, 2023

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

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JULY 10, 2023

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JANUARY 8, 2024

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APRIL 24, 2023

The first was disappointing earnings results, coupled with the absence of earnings guidance from some companies due to an uncertain economic climate. Weak economic data, including declines in housing and leading economic indicators, also weighed on investor sentiment. 5 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Consumer Confidence.

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DECEMBER 11, 2023

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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. economic data releases (including key economic indicators), Federal Reserve policy meetings, and speaking engagements of Federal Reserve officials.

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DECEMBER 14, 2022

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MARCH 1, 2016

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AUGUST 22, 2022

Despite the week’s losses, stocks exhibited resiliency in the face of a string of troubling economic news that included flat retail sales, weak housing numbers, an inversion in the yield curve, and tepid economic data out of China. This Week: Key Economic Data. PANW), Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (ZM). New Home Sales.

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JANUARY 22, 2024

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JUNE 2, 2016

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APRIL 17, 2023

After reports of a more pronounced slowdown in producer prices on Thursday, stocks surged higher, with technology and communication services companies leading the charge. 5 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Housing Starts. Index of Leading Economic Indicators. Thursday: Jobless Claims. Existing Home Sales.

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JANUARY 9, 2023

New Year’s Rally In Reply To Positive Economic News. The first two trading sessions of a holiday-shortened week saw major averages swing wildly between gains and losses as investors balanced an improving outlook on inflation against concerns of faltering economic growth. This Week: Key Economic Data. Jobless Claims.

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