Market Commentary
Making Sense of the Markets
A weekly look at the trends shaping the financial landscape.
Markets move quickly. Good decisions require perspective.
Each week, we share a brief update on the trends, data, and events influencing investors, business owners, and retirees. These posts are not predictions. They are meant to bring context, clarity, and situational awareness to what is happening now.
Market Commentary | July 27th, 2026
Economic data released during the week pointed to continued economic expansion, supported by a resilient labor market and improving business activity, though inflationary pressures and housing affordability challenges remained important areas of focus.
Market Commentary | July 20th, 2026
The week’s most closely watched economic release came on Tuesday with the June Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Market Commentary | July 16th, 2026
The week of July 6, 2026, was marked by several U.S. economic releases that pointed to continued economic resilience, while also showing pockets of moderation across services activity, housing, and energy inventories.
Market Commentary | July 6th, 2026
Last week’s economic releases reinforced a familiar theme: growth continues, but momentum is becoming increasingly mixed beneath the surface. Labor market indicators remained relatively resilient, manufacturing activity stayed in expansion, and consumer sentiment showed signs of stabilization despite lingering caution.
Market Commentary | June 29th, 2026
The week’s data reinforced a backdrop of steady but uneven economic growth, though several areas continue to show signs of moderation under tighter financial conditions.
Market Commentary | June 22nd, 2026
The week of June 15, 2026, was anchored by a highly anticipated Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, the first under newly appointed Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, which prompted a shift in monetary policy expectations.
Market Commentary | June 15th, 2026
The past week was highlighted by a landmark capital markets event, as SpaceX completed a record-setting initial public offering (IPO), alongside economic data that pointed to steady growth with persistent inflation pressures.
Weekly Market Commentary | June 8, 2026
Weekly Market CommentaryJune 8th, 2026What SpaceX Reveals About Index Investing SpaceX is expected to become one of the most valuable companies in the world, with valuations reportedly approaching $1.5 to $2 trillion. At that size, it would rank among the largest...
Weekly Market Commentary | June 1, 2026
Weekly Market CommentaryJune 1st, 2026Week in Review The latest round of data releases provided a more nuanced picture of the economy, highlighting a continued tension between moderating growth, persistent inflation pressures, and pockets of strength across key...
