US week in review — Saturday, September 19, 2026

S&P 500 ends the week flat at 7,650.50 as the Fed hikes and the Dow drops 1.69%

The S&P 500 closed the week ending 18 September 2026 at 7,650.50, down 0.08%, after the FOMC voted 12-0 to lift the funds rate 25 basis points to 3.75% to 4.00%. The Nasdaq gained 0.72% while the Dow lost 1.69% and the Russell 2000 lost 1.50%. Utilities fell 3.04% and Financials 2.43% with the 10-year Treasury yield at 4.998%. Schrodinger SDGR.US led the week at +52.58%, Xenon XENE.US lagged at -32.23%.