Market Overview: S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Surge
The S&P 500 closed 1.5% higher on Friday, recovering from an initial dip following a tense meeting between Donald Trump and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
? Key Index Gains:

S&P 500: +1.5%
Nasdaq Composite: +1.6%
Dow Jones Industrial Average: +1.4% (+600 points)

Investors can analyze historical performance and valuation trends using the Sector Historical Overview API to track how geopolitical risks impact various market sectors.

Geopolitical Tensions: Trump-Zelenskyy Meeting
? Key Takeaways:

Trump criticized Zelenskyy for not expressing enough gratitude for U.S. support in the war against Russia.
Trump downplayed Ukraine’s leverage, suggesting a rare earth minerals deal could strengthen its negotiating position.
Zelenskyy responded diplomatically, thanking the U.S. for continued support.

Despite geopolitical concerns, equity markets rebounded, signaling investor confidence in economic resilience.

PCE Inflation Data: What It Means for Interest Rates
The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, showed:? Inflation held steady month-over-month.? Annualized inflation slowed, suggesting gradual disinflation.? Consumer spending fell unexpectedly, complicating the Fed’s rate outlook.
Traders looking for sector-specific insights can leverage the Sector P/E Ratio API to analyze how inflation impacts valuation across industries.

Market Outlook: What’s Next?
? Rate Cut Uncertainty: The Fed remains cautious, balancing inflation risks with slowing consumer demand.? Geopolitical Watch: Markets may react to further developments in Ukraine-U.S. relations.? Earnings Focus: Investors will monitor corporate earnings for guidance on economic resilience.
Despite short-term volatility, strong corporate fundamentals and easing inflation could support continued equity gains.