Major US indices rose Friday, with the Dow Jones up 0.9%, as Treasury yields held steady amid volatile Bitcoin trading.
US equities ended the week on a positive note, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing 0.9%, outpacing the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, both up 0.4%. The gains followed a session marked by stable Treasury yields and sharp intraday swings in Bitcoin prices, which had limited impact on broader market sentiment.
The S&P 500’s modest advance followed a mixed week for sectors, with healthcare stocks drawing attention amid developments from Moderna and Merck. Earlier in the week, the index had struggled to maintain momentum, reflecting cautious optimism among investors ahead of key economic data releases.
Market reaction remained subdued post-close, with futures pointing to a muted open for the following session. Analysts noted that the lack of significant volatility in yields or equities suggested a wait-and-see approach among traders.