Markets closed higher in a short trading week. Will the 2nd half of 2026 carry similar firepower?
Monday S&P 500 1.18% | NASDAQ 2.07%
Markets bounced following last week’s slide with gains in technology and the DOW Jones launching to a record high. The 10-year treasury remained stable from Friday. Job openings and consumer confidence will be released on Tuesday.
Tuesday S&P 500 0.79% | NASDAQ 1.52%
Another record high for the Dow as all major equity indexes sought to finish the 1st half of 2026 higher. The quarter was book-ended by strong corporate earnings in April and an eventual deal structured around a Middle East ceasefire. More to come in the summer months ahead of any economic pressures on jobs and inflation.
Wednesday S&P 500 0.22% | NASDAQ 0.66%
July kicked off with a rotation out of technology into defensive and value stocks. Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh reinforced a commitment to getting inflation to its 2% goal in his public remarks. Manufacturing data has been resilient this year but fell slightly in June ultimately dragging the Dow lower into the close.
Thursday S&P 500 0.00% | NASDAQ 0.80%
Markets digested jobs data ahead of the holiday weekend as flows left growth into value stocks. Pressures of a rate hike eased after June Payroll data came in weaker than expected. Growth stocks can be more sensitive to higher interest rates, so uncertainty around inflation could weigh on sentiment.
Friday S&P 500 0.00% | NASDAQ 0.00%
Markets Closed – Happy Independence Day!
Conclusion S&P 500 1.76% | NASDAQ 2.12%
After four days of trading, markets showed more than what showed on the surface. There is a tug-o-war occurring between projections surrounding growth and in what area of the market. Additionally, a busy quarter closed in this week’s trading as equities dug their way out of a hole from March’s lows. The S&P500 finished up over 9.5%, and the Nasdaq surged approximately 12.8% through June 30th from January 1. As mentioned earlier, the big test will be how interest rate sensitive sectors perform in a higher inflation and ever-changing labor market environment. Momentum from a strong 2nd quarter, however, could lend to more growth on the back of recent stabilization.
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