Dow Jones trims 200 points as markets ease on Friday
- The Dow Jones recoiled on Friday after tapping record highs this week.
- Consumer sentiment indicators showed a steeper-than-expected decline.
- Next week’s upcoming Fed rate call will also include an SEP update.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) pared gains on Thursday, slipping back below 46,000 after chalking in record levels through the midweek sessions. University of Michigan (UoM) Consumer Sentiment Index figures for September declined much faster than forecasts expected, and long-term inflation expectations also rose.
The
Dow Jones daily chart
Economic Indicator
Last release:
Fri Sep 12, 2025 14:00 (Prel)
Frequency:
Monthly
Actual:
3.9%
Consensus:
–
Previous:
3.5%
Source:
University of Michigan