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Markets were volatile early in the week on trade and tariff headlines, including the U.S. threat of new tariffs on European allies

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Major U.S. indexes finished slightly lower for the week after early gains.

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US stocks turned sharply lower on Friday, with the Nasdaq leading the way lower amid a broader rotation from tech to value names.

A “tame” inflation report toward the end of the week boosted expectations that Federal Reserve would cut interest rates, which helped lift stocks.

The week opened with a strong rally on Monday: the S&P 500 rose ~1.5%, and Nasdaq jumped nearly 2.7%.