The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed further decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the “Fear” zone on Friday.
U.S. stocks settled mixed on Friday, with the Nasdaq Composite falling around 50 points during the session following the release of the inflation report.
The annual inflation rate slowed from 2.7% to 2.4% in January, undershooting forecasts of 2.5% and marking the lowest reading since May 2025. Core inflation — which strips out food and energy — also cooled, easing from 2.7% to 2.5% year over year, the lowest level since March 2021.
All major indices recorded losses for the week, with the S&P 500 falling 1.4% and the Dow declining 1.2%. The Nasdaq notched a weekly loss of 2.1%.
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