Market Commentary | August 25th, 2025
Last week began with a focus on the housing market, where housing starts for July exceeded expectations, reaching 1.428 million new construction starts.
Last week began with a focus on the housing market, where housing starts for July exceeded expectations, reaching 1.428 million new construction starts.
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Economic indicators released this week reflect a complex and evolving macroeconomic landscape, marked by persistent inflationary pressures and a labor market that remains resilient but shows early signs of moderation.
Overall, the data portrays an economy that is still growing but at a slower pace. The services sector is barely expanding, the labor market is stable but showing signs of cooling, and inflation remains moderate yet above the Federal Reserve’s long-term target.
Markets closed the week on a turbulent note as investors digested a series of revised labor market reports and inflation data that painted a mixed picture of the U.S. economy.
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