Macro EconomyMedium•25 September 2026•
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US Indices Rise Led by Tech Despite Easing Consumer Sentiment and Oil Slump
Key Facts
1Major Wall Street indices rose on Friday, with the Dow Jones gaining 0.85% and the Nasdaq climbing 0.55%.
2Crude oil prices fell over 2%, while US consumer sentiment for September recorded a reading of 48.1.
Major Wall Street indices rose on Friday, with the Dow Jones gaining 0.85% and the Nasdaq climbing 0.55%. Benzinga reported that the market saw a rotation into technology stocks, which helped indices close higher despite broader macroeconomic pressures.
Crude oil prices fell by more than 2%, while US consumer sentiment for September recorded a reading of 48.1. In equity trading, NDAQ closed at $94.55 on September 24, 2026, after reaching a session high of $95.78.