U.S. equity markets finished the week mixed, with the S&P 500 and NASDAQ moving lower while the Dow posted a modest gain.
• S&P 500: -1.59%
• NASDAQ: -3.32%
• Dow: +0.32%
Key themes:
• PCE inflation remained elevated and kept Federal Reserve policy expectations in focus
• Technology and AI-related volatility weighed on growth-oriented areas
Takeaway:
Markets were mixed as investors balanced inflation readings, technology-sector volatility, earnings results, policy concerns, and geopolitical developments.

U.S. equity markets finished the week lower, with all three major indices posting modest declines.
• S&P 500: -0.71%
• NASDAQ: -0.62%
• Dow: -0.21%
Key themes:
• The Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged at 3.50%–3.75%
• Oil prices tumbled after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a peace deal
Takeaway:
Markets moved modestly lower as investors processed the Fed’s rate decision, lower oil prices, and mixed earnings updates.

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.