By TradingView
Publication Date: 2026-05-04 12:54:00
Last Friday, all three Wall Street benchmark stock indexes registered a week of gains. The tech-focused Nasdaq, the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1.1%, 0.9% and 0.6%, respectively.
The rally was supported by easing inflation concerns and expectations that the Federal Reserve may adopt a less aggressive stance on interest rates. Stabilizing bond yields and improved macroeconomic data reassured investors that economic growth remains resilient, encouraging selective risk-taking across equities.
Geopolitical developments, particularly around Iran, also influenced markets. While the ongoing conflict disrupted oil supply and pushed prices higher earlier, recent volatility and partial easing in crude prices reduced inflation fears and supported equities. Supply shocks tied to the Iran conflict had previously driven sharp oil spikes and inflation concerns, but any signs of stabilization helped improve sentiment and lift stock markets.
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