Market Commentary

This past week offered a wealth of economic data, with inflation and consumer strength emerging as the dominant themes. Markets responded positively to signs of easing inflationary pressures and continued resilience in consumer demand, two key factors shaping the outlook for monetary policy and economic growth.

Due to the holiday weekend, last week was relatively quiet on the economic front. However, a few key indicators stood out.

Despite the shortened trading week due to the July 4 holiday, markets digested numerous key economic indicators. On Tuesday, the ISM Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) came in at 49.0, signaling contraction in the manufacturing sector. The decline was driven by weakening new orders and continued softness in export demand, reflecting global economic uncertainty and the lingering effects of elevated interest rates.