U.S. stocks face a challenging period with economic data, political uncertainty, and corporate earnings tests ahead. The S&P 500 recently hit an all-time high following a Federal Reserve rate cut but remains vulnerable to market swings, especially with the upcoming election and key economic reports on the horizon.
US stocks: S&P 500, Nasdaq close lower, dragged by Alphabet and megacap tech; focus on Iran
US market saw a mixed close as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq dipped, primarily due to tech giants like Alphabet facing investor scrutiny over AI