U.S. equity markets finished the week mixed, with the NASDAQ gaining while the S&P 500 and Dow declined. • S&P 500: -0.27% • NASDAQ: +0.45% • Dow: -1.26% Key themes: • Employment reports included revisions and measured different aspects of the labor market. • Consumer spending increased, while manufacturing respondents reported more widespread input-price increases. Takeaway: A single headline captures only part of the broader financial picture.

All three major U.S. stock indexes finished the week higher, with the NASDAQ Composite posting the largest gain.
• S&P 500: +1.21%
• NASDAQ: +2.06%
• Dow: +0.28%
Key themes:
• Consumer sentiment weakened in September.
• AutoZone, General Mills, and Darden reported quarterly results with different factors affecting comparisons.
Takeaway:
Weekly market gains and economic reports can tell different parts of the story.

U.S. equity markets finished the week mixed, the NASDAQ posted gains while the S&P 500 and Dow declined.
• S&P 500: -0.08%
• NASDAQ: +0.72%
• Dow: -1.69%
Key themes:
• Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00%.
• Weekly unemployment claims declined, and the VIX eased from its midweek closing level.
Takeaway:
Market activity is influenced by many different factors which do not always point in the same direction.

U.S. equity markets finished the holiday-shortened week lower, although stocks recovered some ground Friday.

• S&P 500: -0.80%
• NASDAQ: -0.66%
• Dow: -1.57%

Key themes:
• Oil-price volatility and potential supply disruptions contributed to an uneven market environment.
• Inflation data and higher Treasury yields increased attention on monetary policy.

Takeaway:
Short-term market developments are only one part of the broader financial picture.

U.S. equity markets finished the week ending September 4 mixed, with the S&P 500 and NASDAQ Composite higher and the Dow lower.
• S&P 500: +0.09%
• NASDAQ: +0.40%
• Dow: -0.27%
Key themes:
• Renewed geopolitical tensions and higher crude-oil prices contributed to early market pressure.
• Strong employment data increased attention on interest rates as Treasury yields moved higher.
Takeaway:
Short-term market moves are only one part of the financial picture.