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Weekly Market Recap: Friday, August 7, 2026
StockCram Editorial9 min readStocks rallied on cooling inflation data and strong earnings, while Fed rate cut expectations intensified heading into September.
Week of Monday, August 3, 2026 - Friday, August 7, 2026
Key Themes This Week
- •Major indexes posted solid gains as July inflation data came in below expectations, reinforcing market expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts beginning in September.
- •Technology and consumer discretionary sectors led the advance, with mega-cap earnings reports from several major companies exceeding analyst estimates.
- •Treasury yields declined throughout the week as bond markets priced in a higher probability of multiple rate cuts before year-end, while the dollar weakened against major currencies.
Weekly Performance
S&P 500
+2.3%
Nasdaq
+3.1%
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Key Themes
Inflation Cooling Faster Than Expected
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Tech Earnings Beat Expectations
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