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Basis Points – September 15, 2026

Equities Slide on Higher Yields, Energy Costs and Fed Uncertainty
Consumer Prices Rise 0.4% in August, Led by Energy and Shelter
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Basis Points – September 8, 2026

Equities Rise While Investors Reassess Interest Rate Expectations
August Hiring Surges, Signaling Renewed Labor Market Strength
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Basis Points – September 1, 2026

Markets Show Resilience as AI Momentum Outweighs Macro Headwinds
Consumer Spending and Income Rise as Inflation Moderates
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Basis Points – August 25, 2026

Stocks Retreat as Investors Grapple With Rising Rates and Oil Prices
Trade Prices Retreat in July Despite Strong Year‑Over‑Year Gains
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Basis Points – August 18, 2026

Stocks Reach New Highs as Cooling Inflation Boosts Fed Optimism
Consumer Price Growth Continues to Moderate in July
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Basis Points – August 11, 2026

Markets Gain Ground on Earnings Strength and Falling Treasury Yields
Labor Market Weakens With First Monthly Job Loss of the Summer
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Basis Points – August 4, 2026

Economic Data, Fed Decision and Earnings Fuel a Volatile Week for Markets
FOMC Keeps Rates Unchanged Despite Calls for Further Tightening
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Basis Points – July 28, 2026

Oil Swings and Higher Treasury Yields Weigh on Equities
June New Home Sales Improve Modestly Amid Softer Pricing
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Basis Points – July 21, 2026

Rising Middle East Tensions Trigger Market Rotation Away From Risk
June CPI Falls as Lower Energy Prices Ease Inflation Pressures
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Basis Points – July 14, 2026

Late-Week Surge Lifts Stocks Despite Ongoing Oil Supply Concerns
May Trade Data Shows Widening Deficit but Improved Year‑to‑Date Position
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Basis Points – July 7, 2026

Blue Chips Take the Lead as Markets Assess Labor and Inflation Trends
June Jobs Report Signals Softer Hiring and Reduced Labor Force Participation
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