Stock Market Rebounds as Investors Weigh Tariffs and Economic Data
Equities staged a partial recovery Friday after a week dominated by tariff anxieties and economic data scrutiny. The S&P 500 snapped a three-day losing streak, with the Dow and Nasdaq following suit as bargain hunters emerged in oversold sectors. Market sentiment remains fragile—Friday's gains failed to offset weekly losses across major indices.
Core PCE data provided modest relief, showing inflationary pressures easing slightly. This keeps Fed rate cut expectations alive despite persistent trade war uncertainties. Foreign capital continues flowing into US equities, suggesting global investors see relative value despite escalating protectionist rhetoric.