Market Outlook Slumps: Stocks Set to End Week, Month in Red
US stocks rose slightly on Friday following a key inflation reading that largely met expectations and as fresh tariff threats added to uncertainty over Big Tech prospects. The S&P 500 climbed 0.5%, while the Nasdaq Composite was up about 0.6% after suffering a Nvidia-led sell-off on Thursday. However, despite these gains, markets are heading into the last trading day of February facing sharp weekly and monthly losses.
- This week's performance highlights the vulnerability of the market to sudden shifts in investor sentiment, particularly when faced with rapidly changing economic circumstances.
- How will the cumulative impact of months-long tariff volatility and inflation data on consumer spending patterns continue to shape the trajectory of the US economy in the coming quarters?