Market Week: August 11, 2025

The Markets (as of market close August 8, 2025)

Wall Street rebounded from the previous week's sell-off. Stocks jumped higher last Monday, aided by major dip-buying. However, investors pulled away from risk midweek, particularly following President Trump's sweeping tariffs, which took effect last Thursday. Nevertheless, stocks experienced a major uptick last Friday to end the week higher. The S&P 500 and the NASDAQ hit record highs, while the Dow and the Russell 2000 also made solid gains. Speculation increased that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates in September following the latest weak jobs report and the imposition of last week's new tariffs. Information technology, consumer discretionary, and consumer staples led the market sectors. Bond values trended higher, pulling yields lower. Crude oil prices fell to a nearly two-month low amid concerns over growing tariffs.

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