Shares and Markets - August 17, 2025 12:44
S&P 500 Grinds Higher as Rate Cut Hopes Simmer
The S&P 500 nudged higher last week, hitting new highs on Wednesday as traders started to lean into growing hopes that the Federal Reserve might cut rates soon. But by Friday, markets pulled back modestly, dragging the S&P 500 down about 0.3% for the day yet it still logged its fourth positive week in five. […]
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S&P 500 Grinds Higher as Rate Cut Hopes Simmer
The S&P 500 nudged higher last week, hitting new highs on Wednesday as traders started to lean into growing hopes that the Federal Reserve might cut rates soon. But by Friday, markets pulled back modestly, dragging the S&P 500 down about 0.3% for the day yet it still logged its fourth positive week in five. […]
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