U.S. equities finished lower on Thursday as investors digested a hotter risk backdrop, softer sentiment in mega-cap technology, and a fresh jump in oil and Treasury yields. The move added to concerns that higher energy prices could keep inflation sticky just as…
U.S. markets closed broadly lower on Thursday, July 16, 2026, with a decisive risk‑off tone as investors rotated out of high‑beta growth and precious metals while volatility climbed.Market close: indices and risk sentimentThe S&P 500 (^GSPC) finished at 7,533.77, down 38.63 points…
U.S. stocks pushed higher again on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, as investors leaned into a “lower‑inflation, still‑resilient growth” narrative that is increasingly defining mid‑summer trading. Cooling CPI data, a more patient Federal Reserve outlook, and better‑than‑expected earnings from big banks and AI‑linked…
