Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on May 21, 2026. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images
The S&P 500 rallied for the eighth week, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at another record high despite elevated bond yields and signs of an economic slowdown.
Trade was volatile, as bond yields fluctuated widely during the week, following swings in oil prices and the release of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting minutes, which suggested an interest rate hike may be in the offing. Some analysts are concerned about valuations, especially in the hot tech sector.
