August 11, 2026
U.S. markets closed slightly lower on Monday, August 10, 2026, as investors weighed mixed signals on Federal Reserve policy against geopolitical tensions. The S&P 500 dipped 0.03%, Nasdaq fell 0.30%, while energy stocks surged on Middle East supply concerns. Nvidia made headlines with a $500 billion financing deal, and President Trump signed an executive order on childhood vaccine policy. Treasury yields rose ahead of this week's key inflation data.
| Index | Price | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPY | $773.03 | -0.23 | -0.03% |
| QQQ | $720.87 | -2.16 | -0.30% |
| DIA | $538.99 | -0.63 | -0.12% |
| IWM | $299.98 | -1.58 | -0.52% |
| Sector ETF | Price | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| XLF | $57.81 | +0.21 | +0.36% |
| XLE | $60.18 | +2.68 | +4.66% |
| XLK | $186.32 | -1.65 | -0.88% |
| XLV | $168.44 | +2.76 | +1.67% |
| XLY | $119.67 | -0.19 | -0.16% |
| XLP | $84.95 | -0.17 | -0.20% |
| Asset | Price | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTC | $28.28 | -0.45 | -1.57% |
This week's focus shifts to Wednesday's CPI inflation report and Thursday's PPI data. Any upside surprise in inflation could further delay Fed rate cuts, putting additional pressure on rate-sensitive sectors (tech, small caps). Geopolitical developments in the Middle East will keep energy stocks volatile. Nvidia's financing announcement reinforces the AI infrastructure theme — monitor XLK for any pullback opportunities. Berkshire's breakout (per analyst Katie Stockton) suggests value rotation may be gaining traction.