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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 8, 2024

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JANUARY 2, 2024

The four-week moving average, which better illustrates jobless claim trends, was little changed, coming in at 212,000; this was the lowest number since late October. 5 Continuing jobless claims, which measures the number of individuals collecting unemployment benefits, was flat from the previous week at 1.88 Jobless Claims.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Weekly Market Insights | November 4th, 2024 Stocks Retreat on Jobs and Election Concerns Stocks slid last week as mixed economic data and strong-but-not-spectacular Q3 corporate reports failed to inspire investors. This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: Motor Vehicle Sales. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell 1.36 Factory Orders.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2024

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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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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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. a Registered Investment Advisor.

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OCTOBER 16, 2023

PPI, CPI Updates The disinflationary trend appears to be stalling if the inflation numbers are any indication. 5 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Retail Sales. Index of Leading Economic Indicators. Source: Econoday, October 13, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. a Registered Investment Advisor.

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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. The Feds scheduled two-day meeting ends on December 18. Wednesday: Consumer Price Index (CPI). 10-Year Treasury Note Auction.

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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. Index of Leading Economic Indicators. Source: Econoday, December 15, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S.

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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. Source: Econoday, November 24, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S.

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OCTOBER 18, 2024

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MARCH 25, 2024

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MARCH 18, 2024

1,2 Following Tuesday, caution lingered as investors parsed the underlying data behind headline consumer inflation numbers. 5 This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: Housing Market Index. Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; March 13, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S.

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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). Source: Investors Business Daily – Econoday economic calendar; February 8, 2024 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. a Registered Investment Advisor. Retail Sales.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2024

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

1,2,3 Stocks March Higher A better-than-anticipated consumer inflation number on Tuesday sent bond yields sharply lower, igniting a powerful, exceptionally broad-based rally that saw 91% of all New York Stock Exchange volume advancing in price and a similarly substantial advance (85%) on the NASDAQ. a Registered Investment Advisor.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

Over 10,000 advisors became RIAs between 2015 and 2020 alone. Freedom, control, and economic advantages are the key reasons for the impressive growth of the independent Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) channel over the years. Ever wonder why?

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APRIL 10, 2023

Stocks ended a shortened week of trading mixed amid revived recession fears on Wall Street triggered by weak economic data. Stocks trended lower again after a lower-than-expected open-jobs number and a slowdown in private-sector hiring. 6 This Week: Key Economic Data Wednesday: Consumer Price Index (CPI). FOMC Minutes.

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JANUARY 30, 2023

Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks added to their early 2023 gains amid a busy stream of mixed corporate earnings results and conflicting economic data. There was enough new economic data to support both the “recession is coming” and the “soft landing” camps. The Nasdaq Composite index rose 4.32% for the week.

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JULY 11, 2022

In a holiday-shortened trading week, stocks rallied despite mixed economic data and vacillating energy prices and bond yields. Technology shares were the week’s big winners as investors appear to have turned to companies with earnings growth potential during a weakening economic environment. This Week: Key Economic Data.

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DECEMBER 12, 2022

There was some good news last week on the economic front and out of China, which started to loosen COVID restrictions. But it was a week where good news was considered bad news, as any signs of economic resilience stoked worries of a longer rate-hike cycle. This Week: Key Economic Data. a Registered Investment Advisor.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The economic backdrop to these losses, however, stands out. That’s occurred alongside an impressive number of jobs still unfilled. To be sure, the number of unfilled job openings has declined to 9.6 A report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis showed that gross domestic product grew at an inflation-adjusted annual rate of 4.9%

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Stand Still, Awaiting Fed Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Stocks ended the week roughly where they began as investors digested a mixed set of new economic data. 5 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Housing Starts. Index of Leading Economic Indicators. in August.

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AUGUST 25, 2022

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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. Index of Leading Economic Indicators.

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JANUARY 20, 2023

Economic data, which proved robust for most of 2022, showed some signs of softening. Despite some negative economic data, the labor market continues to be strong. If we annualize the last three month-over-month inflation numbers, we find the pace of recent price increases has been +4.2%. market by about 4% for month.

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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. a Registered Investment Advisor.

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JANUARY 17, 2023

This Week: Key Economic Data. Source: Econoday, January 13, 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. a Registered Investment Advisor.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Mixed Results As Interest Rate Concerns Grow Presented by Cornerstone Financial Advisory, LLC Growing concerns about further interest rate hikes, prompted by fresh economic data, reversed early-week gains and left stocks mixed for the week. Year-over year, producer prices rose 6.0%, a slight improvement from December’s number.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Instead, the elevated inflation number not only undercut those easing hopes but raised the possibility of a more significant rate hike. That number was well above the 5.9% This Week: Key Economic Data. Thursday: Index of Leading Economic Indicators. a Registered Investment Advisor. year-over-year.

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AUGUST 28, 2023

Stocks resumed their rally on weak economic data, which fueled hopes for future Fed dovishness. Powell Stands Firm Powell spoke on Friday at the Fed’s annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, asserting that, despite considerable progress, inflation remained too high and additional rate hikes may be in the offing.

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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. economic growth is consumer spending. a Registered Investment Advisor.

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MARCH 6, 2023

1,2,3 Stocks Resume Climb After rebounding to start the week, stocks weakened following higher inflation numbers out of Europe and higher-than-expected manufacturing activity. 4 Disconcerting Economic Data It was a relatively quiet week for economic news, but several new economic data reports gave insights into overall activity.

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JULY 29, 2024

1 Q2 Corporate Reports Start Last week began with some positive momentum, but after Tuesday’s close, two influential tech companies reported disappointing Q2 numbers, which soured sentiment. 5 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: FOMC Meeting Begins. Investment Advisor Representative, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.,

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MAY 30, 2023

This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Consumer Confidence. Source: Econoday, May 26, 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. a Registered Investment Advisor.

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APRIL 17, 2023

A weak retail sales number on Friday shaved the gains to close out the week. 5 This Week: Key Economic Data Tuesday: Housing Starts. Index of Leading Economic Indicators. Source: Econoday, April 14, 2023 The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. a Registered Investment Advisor. Existing Home Sales.

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