Here’s a roundup of today’s U.S. stock market action:
📉 Index Moves & Market Mood
- The S&P 500 slipped 0.6% to 6,656.92. AP News+1
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell about 0.2% (–88.76 points) to 46,292.78. AP News
- The Nasdaq Composite lost 0.9%, giving back some of its recent gains. AP News+1
- The Russell 2000 of small caps also dipped, falling about 0.2% to 2,457.51. AP News
After three consecutive sessions setting all-time highs, the market took a breather, with investors stepping back to reassess valuations and tech exposure. Investopedia+3AP News+3The Wall Street Journal+3
🧩 Key Drivers
- Tech Weakness
Big tech names weighed on the broader market. Nvidia was down around 2.8%, reversing recent gains. Amazon, Meta, and Alphabet also saw pullbacks. AP News+2The Wall Street Journal+2 - Fed Watch & Valuation Concerns
Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks drew attention, especially after last week’s rate cut. Some analysts and investors raised red flags over stretched valuations. AP News+4AP News+4The Wall Street Journal+4 - Bright Spots & Offsets
- Boeing gained ~2%, boosted by an ~$8B aircraft order from Uzbekistan Airways. AP News+2The Times of India+2
- Defensive sectors and energy also offered some support amid the broader weakness. The Wall Street Journal+2Reuters+2
- CVS Health stood out, rising ~1.8% and hitting a new 52-week high, despite overall market softness. MarketWatch
- Macro & Sentiment Underpinnings
- Gold hit fresh highs as inflation worries and high debt continue to loom. AP News+1
- Treasury yields drifted slightly lower, easing some pressure on rate-sensitive assets. AP News+1
- The OECD flagged a slowdown in U.S. growth in 2026, citing drag from tariffs and lower immigration. Investopedia
- A tail‑risk hedge fund, Universa, warned that stocks could surge 20% before a serious correction hits. Reuters
📊 What to Watch Going Forward
- Powell’s Statements — Any hawkish tone could spook markets; dovish lean could fuel further upside.
- PCE Inflation Report (Friday) — Seen as the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge; a surprise here could change rate expectations. Investopedia+2Investors+2
- Earnings Season — Particularly in tech and AI-linked names, to see if fundamentals support lofty multiples.
- Broader Market Breadth — Whether gains continue to narrow or broaden out beyond mega-cap tech.
- Economic Data — New home sales, durable goods, consumer spending, and services readings could shift the narrative.
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