U.S. equity markets finished the week mixed, with the S&P 500 and Dow moving higher while the NASDAQ declined modestly.
• S&P 500: +0.35%
• NASDAQ: -0.16%
• Dow: +0.82%
Key themes:
• Markets appeared to stabilize after the prior week’s pullback
• CPI data kept inflation and Federal Reserve policy expectations in focus
Takeaway:
Markets were steadier last week, though investors remain focused on inflation, labor market strength, and Federal Reserve policy.

U.S. equity markets finished the week lower, giving back some gains from earlier in the year as stronger employment data and persistent inflation concerns shifted focus back toward Federal Reserve policy.
• S&P 500: -2.85%
• NASDAQ: -5.09%
• Dow: -0.42%
Key themes:
• Strong May job growth increased concerns around Federal Reserve rate policy
• CPI and PPI data continue to show inflation pressures remain elevated
Takeaway:
Markets became more cautious last week, though major indices remain above their 200-day moving averages.

Major U.S. indices finished higher last week, with the S&P 500, NASDAQ, and Dow all reaching fresh record highs.

• S&P 500: +0.81%

• NASDAQ: +1.19%

• Dow: +1.13%

Key themes:

• Technology and AI continued leading broader market performance

• Earnings momentum and mixed economic data shaped investor sentiment

Takeaway:

Markets remain constructive, but investors continue balancing momentum with geopolitical developments and economic uncertainty.

Major U.S. indices finished higher last week as markets continued showing resilience despite inflation and interest rate uncertainty.

• S&P 500: +0.95%

• NASDAQ: +0.97%

• Dow: +1.80%

Key themes:

• Technology continued leading broader market performance

• Fed policy and upcoming earnings remained key investor focus areas

Takeaway:

Markets remain constructive, but investors continue balancing corporate momentum with evolving inflation data.

Markets were relatively stable last week, with major indices finishing modestly lower following the strong rally earlier in May.

• S&P 500: -0.06%

• NASDAQ: -0.19%

• Dow: -0.36%

Key themes:

• Inflation remained above the Federal Reserve’s long-term target

• Markets monitored Federal Reserve leadership changes and policy expectations

Takeaway:

Markets remained orderly overall, but investors continued watching inflation, interest rates, and policy developments closely.