Wall Street's Rollercoaster Week Ends in Near Stalemate

A volatile week saw dramatic swings in U.S. stock markets, ultimately leaving indexes close to their starting points amid ongoing economic uncertainty.

The S&P 500 experienced its best single-day performance since 2022, rising 2.3% on Thursday.
Initial jobless claims data showed a modest improvement, easing recession fears temporarily.
Despite early-week turmoil, including a significant drop in tech stocks, markets stabilized by Friday.
The volatility index, VIX, spiked but ended the week lower than its starting point.
Upcoming economic reports on inflation and retail sales could trigger further market fluctuations.