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The Major Markets all closed higher last week, although with a somewhat muted performance.

Tech stocks surged, lifting major markets higher, but economic uncertainty persists amid varied rate cut expectations.

Last week, all major markets gained, with the S&P 500 hitting a new all-time high. Mixed economic data saw the PPI rise unexpectedly, but a lower-than-expected CPI boosted markets. Expectations for two rate cuts this year have increased, and bond markets saw a positive rebound.

The highly anticipated FOMC meeting takes place this week. Analysts anticipate the Fed Funds Rate will hold steady at the 5.25 to 5.5 range given the persistent inflation readings.

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Last week, attention shifted away from the war in Ukraine and onto the conflict in the middle east. The most noticeable economic fallout was seen in WTI Crude Oil Futures.