45. Weekly Market Recap: Key Movements & Insights

🕊️Doves vs. Hawks 🦅: Fed's Internal Split and Trump's Taunts Create a Choppy Week

Fed Uncertainty, Mideast Tensions Push S&P 500 to Weekly Loss

Wall Street ended a choppy week in negative territory as investors grappled with a mix of persistent geopolitical tensions, domestic policy uncertainty, and a divided Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 couldn't hold onto early gains, ultimately closing the week down as traders weighed hawkish signals from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) against hints of a potential summer interest rate cut from a key Fed governor.

For the week, the S&P 500 fell 0.7%. The market's inability to gain traction, despite some late-week optimism, highlights a cautious investor sentiment. All eyes remain on the escalating conflict in the Middle East and the Federal Reserve's next moves as it navigates a complex economic landscape shaped by trade policy and concerns about inflation.