Live
SPY4,892.35+0.26%
DIA38,654.22+0.23%
QQQ17,234.56-0.14%
IWM1,982.33+0.29%
GLD189.45-0.40%
USO76.45+1.64%
TLT92.18-0.22%
SPY4,892.35+0.26%
DIA38,654.22+0.23%
QQQ17,234.56-0.14%
IWM1,982.33+0.29%
GLD189.45-0.40%
USO76.45+1.64%
TLT92.18-0.22%
Headlines
Financial TimesTop Democrat says Trump administration is worsening chip shortageEconbrowserPolicy Uncertainty Spikes around New Section 301 TariffsFinancial TimesIndia’s ‘cockroach’ movement halts protests after minister quitsBloomberg MarketsThe ‘Trump Trade’ Is Turning Into a Loser in the Stock MarketBloomberg MarketsAustin’s Mayor Tackles Housing Affordability, and Canada Faces New TariffsBloomberg MarketsHeat Bakes Central US, Raising Energy Demand as East Stays CoolBloomberg MarketsBig Tech Debt Flood Is Taking Over Risk In Market: Credit WeeklyFinancial TimesInvestors increase bets on Federal Reserve rate rise after oil price surgeFinancial TimesIntern arrested on suspicion of spying at Nato military HQBloomberg MarketsUkraine Seeks 30-Year Energy Pact With Canada, Minister SaysFinancial TimesTop Democrat says Trump administration is worsening chip shortageEconbrowserPolicy Uncertainty Spikes around New Section 301 TariffsFinancial TimesIndia’s ‘cockroach’ movement halts protests after minister quitsBloomberg MarketsThe ‘Trump Trade’ Is Turning Into a Loser in the Stock MarketBloomberg MarketsAustin’s Mayor Tackles Housing Affordability, and Canada Faces New TariffsBloomberg MarketsHeat Bakes Central US, Raising Energy Demand as East Stays CoolBloomberg MarketsBig Tech Debt Flood Is Taking Over Risk In Market: Credit WeeklyFinancial TimesInvestors increase bets on Federal Reserve rate rise after oil price surgeFinancial TimesIntern arrested on suspicion of spying at Nato military HQBloomberg MarketsUkraine Seeks 30-Year Energy Pact With Canada, Minister Says

See Through the Markets

Financial news that explains what it means for YOUR wallet. Not Wall Street jargon. Real impact on your 401(k), mortgage, and job.

Latest Daily

Daily Briefing

Data from Friday, July 24, 2026
Current as of 7:50 PM

U.S. equity markets closed higher Friday, July 24, with the S&P 500 advancing 0.26% to 4892.35. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.23%, while the technology-heavy NASDAQ 100 lost 0.14%. Market breadth was positive with small-caps outperforming large-caps. The Russell 2000 rose 0.29%, suggesting improved risk appetite. In other asset classes, gold declined 0.40%. Treasury bonds fell as yields moved higher. In the headlines, investors focused on top democrat says trump administration is worsening chip shortage. --- *Markets are closed for the weekend. Showing Friday's closing data.*

Economic Snapshot

View all indicators

GDP Growth Rate

2.4%+14.30%
Previous: 2.1%As of Q3 2024

Unemployment Rate

3.8%-2.60%
Previous: 3.9%As of Jul 2026

CPI Inflation (YoY)

3.2%-5.90%
Previous: 3.4%As of Jul 2026

Fed Funds Rate

5.3%0.00%
Previous: 5.3%As of Jul 2026

10-Year Treasury Yield

4.1%+0.98%
Previous: 4.1%As of Jul 2026

Consumer Sentiment

110.7+1.80%
Previous: 108.7As of Jul 2026
“As sure as the spring will follow the winter, prosperity and economic growth will follow recession.”
— Robert Foster Bennett
Daily

Daily Briefing

Data from Friday, July 24, 2026
Current as of 7:50 PM

U.S. equity markets closed higher Friday, July 24, with the S&P 500 advancing 0.26% to 4892.35. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.23%, while the technology-heavy NASDAQ 100 lost 0.14%. Market breadth was positive with small-caps outperforming large-caps. The Russell 2000 rose 0.29%, suggesting improved risk appetite. In other asset classes, gold declined 0.40%. Treasury bonds fell as yields moved higher. In the headlines, investors focused on top democrat says trump administration is worsening chip shortage. --- *Markets are closed for the weekend. Showing Friday's closing data.*

View Report

Weekly Summary

Comprehensive week-in-review covering markets, economy, and key events.

View Weekly Reports

Monthly Review

In-depth monthly analysis of economic trends and market performance.

View Monthly Reports

Don't Miss Tomorrow's Briefing

Join thousands of readers who start their day with market insights that actually matter.

Join 500+ readers who start their day informed.