Country: US | Published: 2026-09-21
US stocks closed out a rough week on a steadier note, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq edging higher as tech led gains across global markets. Fed officials continue to flag inflation as
US stocks closed out a rough week on a steadier note, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq edging higher as tech led gains across global markets. Fed officials continue to flag inflation as too high across the economy, keeping rate expectations in focus. Meanwhile, US-Iran tensions are escalating, with Iran refusing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz unless its demands are met and warning of attacks on US ships, even as Qatar works to revive talks.