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08/31/2026

“Kickoff”

The NFL season has come to define fall in America: a season of preparation, strategy and, when everything goes according to plan, flawless ex*****on. This year, however, football may have to compete with the midterm elections for our attention. Over the coming months, politicians, strategists, and pollsters will debate taxes, government spending, interest rates, trade, and nearly every other issue that can affect the economy and financial markets. Click below to download the latest Financial Advocate newsletter and follow along as we break it all down.

08/25/2026

10 Things You Need to Know This Week:

Key data releases this week include: FHFA House Price Index (Tue), new home sales (Tue), consumer confidence (Tue), PCE Price Index (Wed), personal income and spending (Wed), Q2 GDP revision (Wed), durable goods orders (Wed), consumer sentiment (Fri), and Kevin Warsh’s speech at Jackson Hole (Fri)...

08/24/2026

For seasoned investors, last week had the feel of the “summer doldrums.” Earnings season continued, with major retailers pointing to a generally healthy consumer. However, volatility in the technology sector, coupled with notable moves in the bond market, pushed equity prices lower. All three major U.S. equity averages finished the week in the red. For the first time in a long time, investors seemed more interested in the machinations of the bond market than the stock market. This came as total U.S. federal debt topped $40 trillion and long-term Treasury yields reached levels not seen in nearly two decades. Find out more in this week’s edition of The Profit Margin.

Statistic of the Week According to research from Goldman Sachs, artificial intelligence has reduced U.S. payroll growth by approximately 16,000 jobs per month, contributing to an unemployment rate roughly 0.1% higher than it otherwise would be. While AI has resulted in a net decline in employment, t...

08/19/2026

10 Things You Need to Know This Week:

Key data releases this week include: NAHB Housing Market Index (Mon), import prices (Tue), housing starts (Tue), industrial production (Tue), FOMC meeting minutes (Wed), and leading economic indicators (Thu). Haver August 11, 2026 Existing home sales fell 1.7% m/m (+0.7% y/y) to 4.06 million units a...

08/17/2026

While the weekly returns for the major domestic equity indices appeared relatively flat, volatility remained elevated throughout the week. The major averages delivered mixed results. The DJIA declined 0.56%, the Nasdaq gained 0.14%, and the S&P 500 rose 0.56%. Inflation data and the health of the consumer remain key areas of focus for investors. Last week’s CPI and PPI reports showed inflation moderating in July, although higher energy prices in August could push the next readings higher. Find out more in this week’s edition of The Profit Margin.

Statistic of the Week Realtor.com released its annual survey of the “10 Hottest ZIP Codes,” and for the fourth consecutive year, the list is concentrated in the Northeast and Midwest, driven largely by limited housing supply. Peabody, Massachusetts, Montclair, New Jersey, and Sewell, New Jersey,...

08/11/2026

10 Things You Need to Know This Week:

Key data releases this week include: NFIB Small Business Optimism (Tue), existing homes sales (Tue), CPI (Wed), PPI (Thu), retail sales (Fri), and consumer sentiment (Fri). Haver August 5, 2026 The U.S. ISM Services PMI inched up to 54.1 in July following a 0.5-point decline to 54.0 in June. On the....

08/10/2026

Domestic equity markets surged last week on hopes for a resolution to the conflict with Iran, continued strength in corporate earnings, and a “bad-news-is-good-news” employment report. All three major U.S. averages finished the week in the black. The Nasdaq led the pack, rallying 5.19%, followed by the S&P 500, which rose 3.58%, and the DJIA, which gained 2.96%. Both the Dow and S&P 500 reached record highs during the week. Earnings growth has been so strong that the closely watched price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple has actually declined year to date, even as equity prices have moved higher. Find out more in this week’s edition of The Profit Margin.

Statistic of the Week Last year, America’s largest technology companies spent approximately $450 billion on infrastructure, much of it related to the artificial intelligence buildout. This year, spending is on track to reach $900 billion, with projections approaching $1.4 trillion next year – an...

08/04/2026

10 Things You Need to Know This Week:

Key data releases this week include: ISM Manufacturing (Mon), JOLTS Jobs Openings (Tue), trade balance (Tue), factory orders (Tue), ISM Services (Wed), nonfarm productivity (Thu), consumer credit (Fri), and nonfarm payrolls (Fri). Bloomberg August 3, 2026 The Institute for Supply Management’s July...

08/03/2026

Multiple asset classes experienced elevated volatility last week as investors digested a heavy corporate earnings calendar, fresh inflation data, and the FOMC meeting announcement. Although domestic equity markets ultimately finished higher, trading was marked by sharp swings in both directions. The Nasdaq led the major indices, gaining 1.59%, while the S&P 500 rose 1.05% and the DJIA advanced 1.04%. The Fed also appears to remain more focused on the inflation side of its dual mandate than on the labor market, with several governors noting that inflation has remained elevated for too long. As a result, this week's employment report will be particularly important. Find out more in this week’s edition of The Profit Margin.

07/28/2026

10 Things You Need to Know This Week:

Key data releases this week include: durable goods orders (Mon), FHFA House Price Index (Tue), consumer confidence (Tue), FOMC rate decision (Wed), personal income and spending (Thu), PCE Price Index (Thu), Q2 GDP (Thu), Employment Cost Index (Fri), and consumer sentiment (Fri). Bloomberg July 27, 2...