Report published August 28, 2026
Raymond James Weekly Headings Snapshot: August 28, 2026
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- Issuer
- Raymond James
- Report date
- August 28, 2026
- Analysis as of
- August 27, 2026
Authors / editors: Larry Adam (Chief Investment Officer)
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For the week ending August 28, 2026, the S&P 500 advanced as tech earnings supported equities, while PCE inflation held elevated at 3.7% YoY. Treasury yields edged lower alongside a decline in WTI crude prices amid renewed US-Canada trade tariff friction.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Headline and core PCE inflation both rose 0.2% MoM, remaining elevated at +3.7% YoY and +3.3% YoY, respectively.
- 2.The S&P 500 gained 0.7% on the week, supported by strong earnings from several key technology companies.
- 3.US-Canada trade negotiations broke down after 50% tariffs were imposed on approximately $20 billion of Canadian goods.
Table of Contents
- This Week's Top Takeaways
- The Week Ahead
- Job Openings (JOLTS)
- ISM Indices
- Employment Report
- Return Statistics
- Key Market Levels
- Economic Calendar
- Disclosures
Report data
Scan or click here for full publication. — as of August 27, 2026.
| Metric | Estimate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Headline PCE Inflation | 3.7% | Headline PCE inflation increased 0.2% MoM and stood at +3.7% YoY. |
| Core PCE Inflation | 3.3% | Core PCE inflation increased 0.2% MoM and remained at +3.3% YoY. |
| 10-Yr Treasury Yield | 4.67% | Key market level as of August 27, 2026 (bullet mentions 4.68% down 5 bps). |
| WTI Crude Oil Price | 84 $/bbl | Down ~4% WTD, closing level at $84/bbl. |
| Expected Nonfarm Payrolls Increase | 70000 jobs | Expected increase in nonfarm payrolls reflecting slowing but healthy labor market. |
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Reported Data Context
- Headline PCE Inflation: 3.7 % (YoY)
- Core PCE Inflation: 3.3 % (YoY)
- 10-Yr Treasury Yield: 4.67 % (2026-08-27) · Source: FactSet
- WTI Crude Oil Price: 84 $/bbl (2026-08-27) · Source: FactSet
- Expected Nonfarm Payrolls Increase: 70000 jobs (July 2026)