Risk Indicator: Neutral - FJElite
Wall Street headed into the end of another volatile week with stocks and bonds rising as signs of economic sluggishness strengthened the case for at least one Fed rate cut in 2026. Oil prices declined.
Treasuries climbed across the curve, with short-dated maturities leading gains as traders slightly increased bets on policy easing. That helped support equities, with the S&P 500 snapping a three-day losing streak. Brent crude fell below $100, easing market nerves after sharp swings in recent sessions.