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Last week was marked by volatility as investors moved cautiously ahead of this week's Federal Reserve meeting.

The U.S. stock market endured quite a bit of volatility last week.

The U.S. economy remained resilient in 2025. Despite a cooling labor market, a weak housing sector, and uncertainty around tariff policy, the economy continued to grow, supported by steady spending, AI-driven investment, and lower interest rates.

Wall Street responded to mixed economic data by closing higher last week. The Dow reached a record high, ending the week well above the 49,000 milestone, surpassing that mark for the first time in its history.