The Dow Jones Index decreased -130 points or 0.28 percent on Friday to close at 46548 points. The decline was led by Salesforce (-3.25%), Apple (-2.15%) and Microsoft (-1.57%). On the upside, the strongest performers were Boeing (2.56%), UnitedHealth (1.79%) and Verizon (1.42%).

The Dow Jones Index Closes 0.28% Lower

The Ibovespa index retreated 0.9% to close at 177,653 on Friday, capping a volatile week as intensifying geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and a strengthening US dollar outweighed the positive domestic momentum from January's services sector growth. While early trading saw gains driven by services activity expanding 0.3% beyond market expectations, the index reversed course as crude oil prices surged back toward $100 per barrel, fueling global risk aversion and prompting a flight to liquidity.  Although the Ministry of Finance maintained its 2026 GDP growth projection at 2.3%, the broader market remains burdened by high container costs and the persistent threat of energy-driven inflation, forcing a cautious recalibration of asset valuations as participants await next week’s Federal Reserve and BCB policy meetings.

Ibovespa Drops on Friday

The S&P/TSX Composite Index faced a difficult week as the benchmark shed 0.9% to close at 32,542 on Friday amid intensifying regional conflict and a souring domestic economic outlook. Investors reacted to Statistics Canada data showing a surprise loss of 83,900 jobs in February and an unemployment rate that climbed to 6.7% as manufacturing sales also declined. This domestic labor market deterioration pressured financial and technology heavyweights while energy producers continued to navigate high volatility as the Strait of Hormuz blockade kept crude prices elevated. At the same time, major bullion miners Agnico Eagle, Barrick Gold, and Wheaton Precious Metals tumbled between 3.4% and 4.3% as bullion prices buckled under the pressure of a stronger US dollar. Tech and financials also finished firmly in negative territory.

TSX Closes Losing Week Sharply Lower

US equities finished a rough week lower with the S&P 500 down 0.6%, the Dow losing 0.3%, and Nasdaq 100 shedding 0.7% as they struggled to maintain their footing amid the intensifying regional conflict and persistent energy market volatility. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signaled a further escalation on Friday by announcing the largest wave of US strikes against Iranian targets, cementing the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and stoked fears of a prolonged stagflationary global environment. This pressure drove investors toward the dollar, pushing major benchmarks toward a third straight week of losses while high energy costs forced markets to reprice 2026 rate expectations. Yields climbed despite weak Q4 GDP, heavily pressuring credit-sensitive sectors. Software giants led the decline, notably Adobe plunging 7.6% after a guidance miss and CEO departure, while Meta, Palantir, and Oracle dropped between 3.8% and 1.7%.

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The Dow Jones Index Closes 0.28% Lower

Ibovespa Drops on Friday

TSX Closes Losing Week Sharply Lower

US Equities Falter Amid Risk Aversion