U.S. equity markets posted a negative week as strong economic data triggered a late sell-off in growth stocks. The S&P 500 declined 2.6%, the Nasdaq Composite fell 4.7%, and the Russell 2000 dropped 2.9%.
June 5, 2026
U.S. equity markets posted a negative week as strong economic data triggered a late sell-off in growth stocks. The S&P 500 declined 2.6%, the Nasdaq Composite fell 4.7%, and the Russell 2000 dropped 2.9%.
The Week That Was U.S. equities extended their powerful run this week, with the S&P 500 posting its eighth consecutive weekly gain—the longest streak since late 2023.
A six-week winning streak ended with a thud. Equities pushed to fresh records midweek — the S&P 500 crossed 7,500 and the Dow reclaimed 50,000 for the first time since February — before Friday’s sharp reversal erased the week’s gains.
AI Infrastructure Broadens, and So Does the Tape. Equities extended their advance for a sixth consecutive week, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Russell 2000 all notching fresh record highs in the period.
The US equity market delivered another solid week of gains, with the major indexes closing at record highs amid resilient corporate earnings and a constructive macro backdrop.
The US equity markets posted solid gains for the second week in a row, as geopolitical relief trumped lingering economic crosscurrents.
The US equity markets posted solid gains for the second week in a row, as geopolitical relief trumped lingering economic crosscurrents.
U.S. equities delivered solid gains in the holiday-shortened week ending April 3, 2026. The S&P 500 rose 3.4%, the Nasdaq Composite advanced 4.4%, the Russell 2000 climbed 3.2%, and the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP) gained 2.5%.
US equities posted modest declines for the week ending March 27, 2026, with the S&P 500 down 2.1%, the Nasdaq Composite falling 3.2%, the Russell 2000 easing 1.8%, and the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP) declining a more
US equity markets navigated a challenging week ending March 20, 2026, amid persistent geopolitical tensions, elevated energy volatility, and mixed signals from monetary policy.