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Major US stock indexes rise for the week as investors look to earnings and inflation data
The S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow all closed higher on Friday and ended the week with gains.
The Russell 2000, which tracks smaller companies, finished below its level from the previous Friday.
Investors are turning their attention to third-quarter earnings season, which starts next week, and to upcoming inflation data.
Major US banks, including Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase, are among those set to report results.
Inflation figures could give investors clues about the Federal Reserve’s next interest-rate decision.
Market sentiment has also shifted amid conflicting statements about Iran, leaving investors without a clear direction.
US Treasury yields rose slightly, while the 10-year yield remained below a 24-year high reached on Wednesday.
The three major US stock indexes rose on Friday and recorded weekly gains.
Investors turned their attention to next week’s start of third-quarter earnings season and upcoming inflation data.
The inflation figures could shed light on the Federal Reserve’s next monetary policy decision.
The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies closed below its level from the previous Friday.
Long-term US Treasury yields edged higher, while the 10-year yield remained below a 24-year high reached on Wednesday.
- Who
- US stock market investors.
- What
- The three major US stock indexes rose on Friday and posted weekly gains.
- When
- Friday, October 9, 2026.
- Where
- Wall Street, in the United States.
- Why
- Investors were looking ahead to third-quarter earnings and inflation data that could offer clues about the Federal Reserve’s next policy decision.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
With conflicting headlines from the White House and parties in the Middle East, there is no clear edge to build on.
That’s why the rally is somewhat weak.
The 10-year Treasury yield reached a 24-year high.
The three major US stock indexes rose and recorded weekly gains.
Third-quarter earnings season is set to begin, with major US banks scheduled to report results.
- S&P 500
- Closed at 7,811.71, up 46.35 points or 0.60%
- Nasdaq Composite
- Closed at 27,365.00, up 172.83 points or 0.64%
- Dow Jones Industrial Average
- Closed at 51,661.54, up 429.90 points or 0.84%
- Russell 2000
- Closed below its level from the previous Friday
- Earnings season
- Third-quarter reporting is due to begin next week
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