Weekly Market Commentary July 14, 2025

Due to the holiday weekend, last week was relatively quiet on the economic front. However, a few key indicators stood out. On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve released its meeting minutes, reaffirming its decision to maintain current interest rates while emphasizing a cautious, data-driven approach amid persistent, but easing, inflation. The committee noted signs of a cooling labor market and moderating economic growth, but stressed the need for more evidence of sustained disinflation before considering rate cuts. That same day, Crude Oil Inventories came in unexpectedly high at 7.07 million barrels, suggesting a slowdown in demand that could lead to price reductions to clear excess supply. Additionally, Thursday’s initial jobless claims fell to 227,000, down from the previous reading, indicating some resilience in the labor market.

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