The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Friday fell by -0.17%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) fell by -0.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) fell by -0.13%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) fell -0.27%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) fell -0.16%.
Stocks ended Friday lower on weak US retail sales and consumer sentiment reports. The weak US economic reports slightly reduced the odds of a September Fed rate hike to 32% from 35% but also sparked worries about a weaker US economy and weaker corporate earnings. The stock market was also concerned that the 10-year T-note yield rose by +5 bp despite the weak US economic reports, as inflation worries continue.
