Peakfolio Team
Sep 8, 2025
Between September 1 and September 8, U.S. markets wobbled as investors weighed fresh labor data and inflation expectations heading into a seasonally volatile stretch.
Stocks opened the week on uncertain footing after the latest jobs report showed slowing hiring but stronger wage growth — a combination that complicated expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next move. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted minor weekly declines, while the Dow held roughly flat. Sector performance was uneven: financials and energy gained, but technology and consumer discretionary names slipped as bond yields continued to climb.
Market strategists described the tone as cautious but orderly. With earnings season largely complete, traders are focused on macro signals, particularly upcoming CPI and PPI data. September historically brings turbulence, but underlying fundamentals remain intact, suggesting recent pullbacks may reflect consolidation rather than broader weakness.