Stocks fell last week as new auto tariffs and inflation concerns pressured markets. Personal income increased, but spending lagged, pushing the savings rate higher.

Stocks posted modest gains last week as the Fed held rates steady. Even with signs of slower economic growth, markets responded positively, focusing on the Fed’s expected rate cuts later this year.

Stocks declined last week as tariff concerns and fears of an economic slowdown weighed on investor sentiment. February’s employment report showed weaker-than-expected job growth.

Stocks declined last week as tariff concerns and fears of an economic slowdown weighed on investor sentiment. February’s employment report showed weaker-than-expected job growth.

Markets ended the week lower, with both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posting losses. Inflation remained a concern, complicating the Federal Reserve’s ability to cut interest rates further. Consumer confidence plunged in February, jobless claims rose to a four-month high, adding to slowdown indicators.

Markets cooled down last week as weak guidance from Walmart heightened concerns about a potential slowdown. Existing home sales showed record-high prices for the month of January. Meanwhile, Q4 earnings remained broadly positive.

Stocks climbed last week despite hotter-than-expected inflation and softer retail sales, as investors took comfort in the apparent delay of additional tariffs. January CPI and PPI data reinforced concerns about persistent inflation, particularly in food and energy, raising expectations that the Fed may keep rates higher for longer.

Stocks fell last week as weaker-than-expected job growth and a sharp drop in consumer sentiment, driven by tariff-related inflation concerns, overshadowed a slight decline in the unemployment rate.