Global equity markets declined for a fourth consecutive week as ongoing conflict in Iran and uncertainty around global energy supply contributed to elevated volatility.

Economic data showed inflation remaining above target and growth expectations softening, contributing to increased discussion around the risk of slower growth alongside persistent price pressures.

Global equity markets declined during the week as rising energy prices and geopolitical tensions weighed on investor sentiment.

Treasury yields fell below 4% for the first time in 2026, contributing to lower mortgage rates, even as wholesale inflation data reduced expectations for near-term Federal Reserve rate cuts.

Markets posted gains during a holiday-shortened week as investors digested mixed economic data and a significant Supreme Court ruling on tariffs.

Equities declined during the week as investors rotated out of technology shares, while developed and emerging international markets posted gains.

Equities saw sharp swings, with the Dow setting a new high while tech stocks pulled back amid AI investment scrutiny.

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady as expected, while heavy investment-grade bond issuance highlighted continued corporate borrowing activity.

Markets were modestly lower in a holiday-shortened but volatile week, driven by shifting tariff rhetoric and elevated policy uncertainty.

Inflation data showed continued progress toward the Federal Reserve’s target, though rising input costs and political uncertainty around the Fed weighed on sentiment.

Economic data showed continued softness in job growth and manufacturing activity, alongside geopolitical developments in Venezuela that reshaped energy market dynamics and contributed to commodity price volatility.

U.S. equities finished the holiday-shortened week lower but rebounded on the first trading day of 2026, while emerging markets outperformed following a strong Friday rally.

U.S. equities finished the holiday-shortened week higher, with the S&P 500 reaching a new all-time high amid light trading volumes and continued support from corporate earnings.

Treasury yields moved sharply during the week as investors weighed cooler inflation data against skepticism surrounding missing CPI components and methodology changes.

Markets were mixed for the week as investors rotated out of technology stocks following the Federal Reserve’s rate cut and renewed questions around artificial intelligence spending.

Markets ended the week modestly higher as investors looked ahead to the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting, where a rate cut is widely anticipated.

Equity markets rebounded sharply during the holiday-shortened week, fueled by optimism that the Federal Reserve will cut rates in December.

Equity markets declined this week, with the S&P 500 down 2.0% amid Fed rate policy uncertainty and mixed reactions to Nvidia's earnings. The September jobs report showed 119,000 jobs added, but the unemployment rate rose to 4.4%, the highest in nearly four years. Markets are now pricing in 72% odds of a Fed rate cut at the December 10th policy meeting.

U.S. stocks were mixed for the week as investors rotated out of technology and into value-oriented sectors while reassessing the likelihood of a December Fed rate cut.

U.S. stocks ended lower for the week as investors took profits in technology shares following strong recent gains.