Tag: Unemployment Claims Declined

Markets ended last week higher as technology and AI stocks continued to attract investors. The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow all finished higher. At the same time, Treasury yields rose, while crude oil prices declined late in the week as hopes for progress toward a U.S.-Iran agreement involving the Strait of Hormuz increased. Economic reports showed new home sales increased in July, while durable goods orders were little changed. Weekly unemployment ...