Edition for Friday, August 7, 2026
A Friday Fading of Enthusiasm
Markets are likely to close lower on Friday as the prior session's transient optimism gives way to renewed inflation concerns and the gravitational pull of higher-for-longer rates.
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Opening Bell
SPX
-0.75%
↑ 35%
NDX
-1.10%
↑ 30%
DJI
-0.60%
↑ 40%
RUT
-1.20%
↑ 30%
VIX
+3.50%
↑ 60%
DXY
+0.30%
↑ 60%
The Editorial
Markets are likely to close lower on Friday as the prior session's transient optimism gives way to renewed inflation concerns and the gravitational pull of higher-for-longer rates.