U.S Market Summary : Watch for Labor-Market Data Impact: Investors Brace for Rate-Cutting Decisions as Tariff Battle Rages On in 2025
U.S. Market Summary — August 31, 2025: S&P 500 (SPY), Dow (DIA), Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) Close U.S. Market Summary — August 31, 2025: S&P 500 (SPY), Dow (DIA), Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) Close Market Overview The U.S. stock market experienced a modest decline today, with the S&P 500 (SPY) falling by 3.870 points, or approximately 0.60%. The Dow Jones (DIA) declined by 0.70001 points (-0.15%), while the Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) saw a sharper drop of 6.680 points (-1.16%). A recent interest in labor-market data influenced trading sentiment, sparking concerns over future Federal Reserve rate decisions. Index Performance Index Close ± Points ± % Prev Close SPY 645.04999 -3.87000 -0.59637% 648.91998 DIA 456.08999 -0.70001 -0.15325% 456.79001 QQQ 570.40002 -6.68000 -1.15755% 577.08002 Sector Highlights Leading sectors included Health Care (XLV) (+0.73%) and Consumer Staples (XLP) ) (+0.65%), showing relative strength. The laggards were Technology (XLK) ...