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4/Looking ahead, inflation data will take center stage (U.S. CPI and PPI, global prints), with markets closely watching whether recent sector rotation evolves into broader participation or signals deeper pressure from higher rates and energy costs.

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3/Globally, developed markets held up better than emerging markets amid geopolitical tensions, Eurozone economic contraction (-0.3% Q1 GDP), and renewed trade concerns. Commodities were mixed: oil climbed above $90 per barrel on Middle East tensions, while gold &silver declined.

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2/Fixed income markets also adjusted, with yields moving higher across the curve. The 10-year Treasury broke above 4.5% and the 30-year surpassed 5.0%, weighing on both government and corporate bonds.

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1/Market Update 6.8.26: Last week offered a reminder that strong economic data can be a double-edged sword for markets. Equities paused after a strong run, with major indices finishing lower for the first time in weeks.

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5/Looking ahead, markets will focus on labor market data, including the nonfarm payrolls report. U.S.-Iran negotiations are critical. Progress may help disinflationary trends & support equities, while setbacks may bring volatility through higher prices & renewed rate pressure

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4/Commodities and currencies were relatively subdued. Oil prices fell sharply, while gold edged lower amid reduced safe-haven demand and higher yields. The U.S. dollar was largely unchanged, with continued weakness in the yen despite government intervention.

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3/Internationally, performance was strong. European equities rose 3.22%, supported by defense and technology stocks alongside better-than-expected German GDP data. In Asia, Korea’s KOSPI surged 4.73%, fueled by ongoing strength in memory chip demand.

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2/U.S. equities extended their rally for a ninth consecutive week, with the S&P 500 gaining 0.91% and major indices closing at record highs. AI-driven momentum remained a key tailwind, with continued strength in semiconductor and infrastructure names underscoring demand trends.

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1/Market Commentary: Global markets navigated a volatile but ultimately constructive week, as easing geopolitical tensions and resilient economic data helped sustain risk appetite.

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5/Looking ahead, focus shifts toward inflation data, particularly the Fed’s preferred PCE measure, alongside key housing and late-cycle earnings reports.

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4/Globally, equities followed suit. Europe and the U.K. advanced on optimism surrounding Middle East negotiations, while emerging markets saw strength in AI-linked semiconductor exporters like Taiwan and South Korea.

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3/U.S. equities extended their rally, with the S&P 500 logging its eighth consecutive weekly gain, the longest streak in three years. Market leadership broadened, as cyclical value and small caps outperformed, while defensive sectors like utilities & healthcare led overall gains.

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2/Economic data painted a nuanced picture, with softening housing activity and declining consumer sentiment offset by mixed PMI readings across manufacturing and services.

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1/Market Commentary 5/26/26: Markets pushed higher last week despite a mixed macro backdrop, underscoring the resilience of risk assets in the face of lingering uncertainty.

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4/Looking ahead, the durability of this rally will depend less on geopolitics and more on fundamentals - consumer strength, inflation trends, and central bank direction.

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3/Globally, stabilization is taking hold. China continues to show resilience, Europe is maintaining modest growth despite policy caution, and energy price relief is providing a meaningful tailwind across regions.

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2/U.S. equities responded strongly, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 gaining 4.5% and 6% on the week, now up 13% and 17% from their late-March lows. At the same time, energy lagged as oil retraced, and rate-sensitive areas like housing continued to show softness.

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1/Market Commentary 4.21.26: Markets extended their rally for a third consecutive week, driven largely by a rapid de-escalation in Middle East tensions and a sharp reversal in energy prices.

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4/Looking ahead, market direction will likely remain heavily tied to developments in the Middle East and crude oil, while earnings season and upcoming macro data provide the next meaningful read on growth and margin resilience.

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3/March CPI rose 0.9% month over month and 3.3% year over year, driven largely by gasoline, while core inflation held at 2.6%. Consumer sentiment hit a record low and inflation expectations moved higher, keeping pressure on policymakers.