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Dow, S&P 500 end down as US interest-rate worries mount, bank shares slip

The Dow and S&P 500 ended slightly lower due to concerns about the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates higher for longer, while the Nasdaq finished barely in the green; the financial sector fell 0.9%, dragged down by an S&P downgrade of credit ratings of regional U.S. lenders, and investors are awaiting clarity on the rate outlook from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

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The Dow closed lower due to pressure from regional banks and disappointing quarterly results from retailers Macy's and Dick's Sporting Goods.
The S&P 500 has fallen nearly 5% in August, and opinions on whether stocks will rebound are divided among Wall Street firms and market commentators, with some, like Goldman Sachs and Fundstrat, remaining optimistic while others, including Michael Burry and David Rosenberg, are bearish.
Despite Nvidia's strong earnings, stocks closed lower due to mixed economic signals and the decline of big tech stocks such as Tesla and Amazon.com. Investors are awaiting Jerome Powell's speech for insight into interest rates, while the 10-year Treasury yield climbed and Dollar Tree's stock fell.
The stock market experienced a sharp decline as early gains turned into a selloff, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all falling; concerns over rising bond yields and inflation contributed to the sell-off.
The U.S. stock market closed lower as an earlier rally driven by Nvidia's earnings report fizzled out, while treasury yields increased, and the S&P 500 is on track to end its five-month winning streak, with concerns over the Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech at Jackson Hole weighing on investors.
The three major U.S. stock indexes ended down over 1% each, with the Nasdaq leading the decline, as investors were cautious ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech and despite Nvidia's strong forecast and stock buyback announcement.
The S&P 500 has recovered 65% of last year's bear-market drop, but when adjusted for inflation it is only about 45%, highlighting the diminished buying power and implying implications for the economy and future Federal Reserve policy.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed higher for the week despite a pullback, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed lower for the second consecutive week.
Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower due to a slightly hawkish outlook from the US Federal Reserve, with Abu Dhabi, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia experiencing declines.
S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures slipped as investors awaited data on inflation and non-farm payrolls to determine the Federal Reserve's interest rate path, while HP and Rite Aid saw declines due to trimming profit outlook and a downgrade, respectively.
The S&P 500 ended lower and the Nasdaq higher as U.S. inflation data met expectations, signaling a potential pause in monetary tightening by the Federal Reserve, while Salesforce shares climbed following a positive revenue forecast.
Wall Street ended a challenging August on a mixed note, with the Dow Jones down 0.5%, the S&P 500 losing 0.16%, and the Nasdaq gaining 0.11%, resulting in the worst monthly performance since earlier this year; however, signs of a soft landing for the US economy and lower jobless claims have sparked hopes that the Fed may ease off on interest rate hikes at its upcoming meeting.
Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower as investors grew cautious due to volatile oil prices and awaited monetary policy decisions by the US Federal Reserve.
Wall Street stocks opened lower as traders grappled with concerns over China's struggling economy and climbing Treasury yields, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones slightly down and the Nasdaq Composite slipping, while the focus remains on the Federal Reserve and seasonal market forces.
Wall Street closed August with declines, marking the worst month for the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite since earlier this year, while weak economic data and a cooling labor market have raised hopes that the Fed will maintain interest rates and provide growth opportunities for growth stocks like NVIDIA, Caterpillar, Amazon, Splunk, and Royal Caribbean Cruises.
U.S. stocks slipped as worrying data out of China and a spike in oil prices following the extension of Saudi Arabian production cuts weighed on the market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.6%, while the S&P 500 lost 0.4% and the Nasdaq dipped 0.1%.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.6% as major indexes tested their 50-day lines, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both experienced declines midday.
Stock indexes decline as concerns about future rate hikes and sluggish market performance in September weigh on investor sentiment, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite falling for the third consecutive day and the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 on a two-day losing streak.
Stock indices finished today’s trading session in the red, with the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all falling. The technology sector was the session's laggard, while the utilities sector was the leader. The U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield increased, and the Atlanta Federal Reserve's latest GDPNow reading estimates that the economy will expand by about 5.6% in the third quarter. The Federal Reserve released its Beige Book report, noting a tourism boom but slower spending in other areas. The ISM Non-Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index came in higher than expected, and mortgage applications fell to their lowest level since 1996. The U.S. trade deficit widened less than expected in July. U.S. stock futures inched lower, and European indices trended lower. Asia-Pacific markets were mixed.
Dow Jones futures, along with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures, dipped lower after the stock market experienced significant losses due to the unexpected rise in the August ISM services index, which pushed Treasury yields and Fed rate hike odds higher.
Renewed concern over the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy and the potential for another hike this year has led to lower S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures, while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures are slightly up.
Summary: The Nasdaq and S&P 500 closed slightly higher on Friday after a week of losses, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.2%; however, all three major indexes ended the week lower due to rising oil prices, stronger-than-expected labor market data, and China's iPhone ban.
Wall Street stocks closed lower as Apple's fall event began and investors awaited key inflation data, with the Nasdaq Composite dropping over 1% and the S&P 500 decreasing by approximately 0.6%.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq declined as oil prices reached their highest level of the year, while Oracle's shares plummeted due to missed forecasts, and Westrock's shares rose after a purchase agreement.
Stock indices closed in the red, with the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all experiencing declines, while the technology sector underperformed and the energy sector led the session. The U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield dropped, while the Two-Year Treasury yield increased. The Small Business Optimism Index for August decreased, with inflation cited as a major concern among small business owners. Stocks opened lower on Tuesday, and U.S. futures trended lower as well. This week's focus will be on the Consumer Price Index and Producer Price Index data, which could impact the Federal Reserve's decision on rate hikes. Oracle's stock fell after missing sales estimates, while Casey's General and Tesla saw gains. JPMorgan's CEO criticized new Basel III regulations, and European indices traded in the green. In Asia-Pacific, markets ended mixed as traders await U.S. inflation data.
Dow Jones futures, along with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures, were unchanged after hours as the stock market rally experienced losses, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq dropping below the 50-day line, while energy stocks led and software retreated. Apple stock fell after unveiling the iPhone 15 and other products, while stocks such as Salesforce, Alphabet, General Electric, Shopify, and Nvidia remained in or near buy areas. The CPI inflation report and Adobe earnings are potential market catalysts.
Bank of America's stock fell 0.31% as the overall stock market had a mixed trading session, with the S&P 500 rising and the Dow Jones falling, ending a three-day winning streak.
US stocks fell on Friday, with the S&P 500 down 0.9%, Dow Jones down 0.5%, and Nasdaq down 1.4%, as concerns about giving up the week's gains outweighed China's improved economic performance, a historic strike by the United Auto Workers, and positive signs of resilience in the US consumer and inflation pressures that make a case for more Fed rate hikes.
Stock indices closed lower today, with the Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average all experiencing declines, while the technology sector was the session's laggard and the real estate sector was the leader but still lost ground. Additionally, the U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield and Two-Year Treasury yield both increased.
The major indexes, including the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq, finished lower on Friday ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting next week, with tech stocks dragging the Nasdaq lower and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both falling below their 50-day moving average.
Economist Gary Shilling predicts that the S&P 500 will decline by around 40% during this market cycle, citing recession indicators such as the yield curve and The Conference Board's Leading Economic Index. He believes that a US recession may already be underway due to the Federal Reserve's focus on reducing inflation, and high valuations in the stock market increase the likelihood of a significant drop.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended the week slightly lower due to a decline on Friday caused by higher bond yields and oil prices, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a small weekly gain.
Wall Street finished the week with a decline in stocks, as the S&P 500 posted its second consecutive losing week, with technology and retail sectors contributing to the slide, while investors await the upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate policy meeting.
Almost all S&P 500 sectors experienced losses in the stock market, with consumer discretionary stocks leading the declines, while financials were the only sector in the green.
The S&P 500 and Dow Jones gained as Treasury yields pulled back ahead of a likely pause in the Federal Reserve's policy tightening campaign, although concerns over rates staying higher for longer kept investor sentiment cautious.
Dow Jones futures, as well as S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures, dropped after the Federal Reserve meeting, with the stock market retreating and breaking below critical levels due to the Fed's decision to stick with forecasts for one more rate hike this year and hinted that rates would stay higher for longer.
U.S. stocks slumped after the Federal Reserve indicated that it may not cut interest rates next year as much as initially expected, causing concerns among investors on Wall Street.