Wall Street Digest
Market Recap: July 21–25, 2025 Major Indexes:The S&P 500 posted its fifth straight record weekly close, gaining 0.6% and finishing above 6,300 for the first time ever. The Nasdaq Composite surged 1.5% for the week to a new high above 21,000, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 0.07%. Key Drivers: Earnings strength: Most S&P 500 companies beat expectations, especially tech and consumer names. Economic data: Robust retail sales and falling jobless claims boosted sentiment. Brief volatility followed headlines about President Trump possibly firing Fed Chair Powell, which was later reversed, calming markets. Inflation/Interest Rates: The Federal Reserve held steady [...]
