US Markets End Week Lower
The Dow Jones Industrial Average decreased by 0.26%, or 119.38 points, finishing at 46,558.47.
The Nasdaq Composite retreated 0.93%, or 206.62 points, settling at 22,105.36, while the S&P 500 dropped 0.61%, or 40.43 points, to 6,632.19.
The Volatility Index (VIX), commonly called the market’s “fear index,” fell 0.22% to 27.27.
On Friday, oil prices remained highly volatile, with Brent crude futures oscillating between $95-101, currently trading at $100.8 as of 2020GMT.
Iran’s foreign minister stated on Friday that oil prices are expected to continue climbing, attributing the surge to actions by the US and Israel.
The US economy grew by 0.7% in the final quarter of 2025, below the initial forecast of 1.4%.
Meanwhile, the number of job vacancies in the US increased to 6.95 million in January, surpassing market projections of 6.76 million.
The US Dollar Index, which gauges the currency against six major world currencies, rose above the 100 mark for the first time since late 2025.
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