Market Commentary | April 13th, 2026
Economic releases over the week reinforced the narrative of moderating growth amid persistent inflation pressures. In addition, the services sector showed continued cooling.
Economic releases over the week reinforced the narrative of moderating growth amid persistent inflation pressures. In addition, the services sector showed continued cooling.
Economic data released last week reflected continued moderation across several areas of the U.S. economy, alongside persistent inflation pressures in select sectors.
It was a short and relatively light week for economic data, but the releases still provided a useful snapshot of the economy.
The U.S./Israel conflict with Iran has continued to cause significant volatility within markets, and given this, we felt it was important to provide an additional update.
Last week delivered many important macroeconomic releases, giving investors insight into an evolving U.S. economic landscape. In addition, the conflict in Iran has escalated dramatically, adding significant economic concerns.