Weekly Economic Updates

The Markets (as of market close October 9, 2026) Wall Street experienced a more volatile week as stock traders weighed rising Treasury yields and inflation against signs of a cooling labor market. Major indexes finished mixed despite a Friday rally that helped recover some earlier losses. The NASDAQ gained for the week, while the S&P […]

The Markets (as of market close September 25, 2026) Stocks ended last week generally higher, led by gains in technology and artificial intelligence-related shares, while bond markets remained under pressure as Treasury yields continued to climb. The NASDAQ gained 2.1% for the week, while the S&P 500 advanced 1.2% and the Dow rose 0.3%. Small-cap […]

The Markets (as of market close September 18, 2026) Wall Street ended a volatile week with mixed results as stock traders reacted to the Federal Reserve’s first interest-rate increase in three years, rising Treasury yields, and continued uncertainty surrounding global energy supplies. The NASDAQ gained approximately 0.7% for the week, supported by strength in semiconductor […]

The Markets (as of market close September 11, 2026)   Wall Street experienced a volatile week as stock traders weighed persistent inflation, sharply higher oil prices, rising Treasury yields, and escalating tensions in the Middle East. Stocks rallied on Friday, with the Dow, S&P 500, and NASDAQ each gaining close to 1%, but the rebound […]

The Markets (as of market close September 4, 2026)   Most major market indexes finished the week moderately higher despite a late-week pullback. Strong corporate earnings and signs of economic resilience supported stocks, while an unexpectedly strong August jobs report raised concerns that the Federal Reserve could increase interest rates later this month. The NASDAQ, […]