Stock Market Update Friday October 24, 2025
- Oct 24, 2025
- 2 min read
Stock Market Update Friday October 24, 2025 Equities:U.S. stocks closed out the week on a firm footing, with broad-based gains pushing major indices to fresh all-time highs. The S&P 500 (SPY) and Nasdaq 100 (QQQ) both notched new closing records, while the Russell 2000 (IWM) rallied back in line with recent highs. Equities rebounded sharply from midweek volatility and shrugged off a series of negative trade headlines, with investors drawing confidence from a softer CPI print that reinforced the case for monetary easing later this year.For the week, the major indices advanced roughly +2%, marking another strong leg higher in the ongoing risk rally. The tone remained constructive into the close, led by cyclical and growth-oriented sectors as investors positioned ahead of next week’s FOMC rate decision and a busy stretch of earnings from the “Magnificent 7.”
On the Day:
Nasdaq 100 (QQQ): +1.0%
Russell 2000 (IWM): +1.2%
Away From Stocks: Treasuries flat after rate volatility. 10-year yield steady, awaiting Fed cues. WTI crude dips to $61/bbl; gold retreats to $4,098/oz. Bitcoin nears $111,000, signaling crypto momentum. VIX above 16, risk-on sentiment prevails.
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