| Stocks were mixed over a sleepy summer week, as cooling inflation lifted markets while sluggish retail sales nipped at investor sentiment. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index added 0.36 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index edged up 0.14 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 0.56 percent. The MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, advanced 0.26 percent. Third Straight For S&P 500 Stocks began the week with mild declines, with megacap tech names under pressure as investors anxiously awaited inflation updates. But spirits lifted midweek as a July inflation report showed consumer prices increased at a slower pace, leading investors to hope the Fed would not adjust rates at its next meeting. The AI trade also jumped back into the driver’s seat to add momentum. The rebound rally extended into Thursday as investors cheered a coolerthan- expected report that showed wholesale inflation slowed over the prior month. Falling oil prices also gave stocks a boost. While stocks slipped slightly on Friday, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq each logged their third consecutive winning wee |
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| Source: YCharts.com, August 15, 2026. Weekly performance is measured from Monday, August 10, to Friday, August 14. TR = total return for the index, which includes any dividends as well as any other cash distributions during the period. Treasury note yield is expressed in basis points. |
Inflastion Cools, Spending Slows Wednesday’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed consumer prices rose 0.1 percent in July over the prior month and 3.4 percent over the prior 12 months. Both figures came in as expected, which was welcomed news for investors. Thursday’s Producer Price Index (PPI) showed that the pace of wholesale inflation also slowed more than expected. But the inflation update was somewhat countered by news that consumers spent less in July. Economists expected a 0.1 percent increase in July retail sales over the prior month, but they actually fell 0.6 percent monthover-month. |
This Week: Key Economic Data Monday: NAHB Housing Market Index. Tuesday: Housing Starts. Import Prices. Industrial Production. Capacity Utilization. Pending Home Sales. Wednesday: Fed Meeting Minutes from July published. Thursday: Weekly Jobless Claims. Leading Indicators. Friday: Purchasing Managers Index (PMI)—Manufacturing. PMI—Services. Source: Investors Business Daily - Econoday economic calendar August 14, 2026. The Econoday economic calendar lists upcoming U.S. economic data releases (including key economic indicators), Federal Reserve policy meetings, and speaking engagements of Federal Reserve officials. The content is developed from sources believed to provide accurate information. The forecasts or forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and may not materialize. The forecasts are also subject to revision. |
This Week: Companies Reporting Earnings Tuesday: The Home Depot, Inc. (HD), Keysight Technologies Inc. (KEYS) Wednesday: Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI), The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX), Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (LOW), Target Corporation (TGT) Thursday: Walmart Inc. (WMT), Deere & Company (DE), Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) Source: Zacks, August 14, 2026. Companies mentioned are for informational purposes only. It should not be considered a solicitation for the purchase or sale of the securities. Investing involves risks, and investment decisions should be based on your goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance. The return and principal value of investments will fluctuate as market conditions change. When sold, investments may be worth more or less than their original cost. Companies may reschedule their earnings reports without notice. |
| Footnotes and Sources 1. WSJ.com, August 14, 2026 2. Investing.com, August 14, 2026 3. CNBC.com, August 11, 2026 4. CNBC.com, August 12, 2026 5. CNBC.com, August 13, 2026 6. WSJ.com, August 14, 2026 7. CNBC.com, August 12, 2026 8. WSJ.com, August 14, 2026 9. Healthline, July 17, 2026 10. Sharp.com, July 17, 2026 |
| Dave Fischesser dave@fischfinancial.com 630-346-3302 Fisch Financial http://www.fischfinancial.com/ |