Hey kids! Did you know the stock market is like a giant game of buy and sell? This week, there's lots of exciting stuff happening that might affect how much things cost. The stock market went up a bit because people are guessing what the government might do about money and interest rates. It's a bit confusing, but it all affects how much things cost.
- The stock market (like the Dow and Nasdaq) went up a little.
- People are waiting to see what the government will do about interest rates (how much it costs to borrow money).
- Big companies are releasing their earnings reports this week, showing how much money they made.
- Talks between the US and Russia are also affecting the markets.
| Thing | Number/Fact |
|---|---|
| Nasdaq increase | Over 0.4% |
| S&P 500 increase | Roughly 0.4% |
| Dow increase | 0.2% |
| 10-year Treasury yield | Around 4.52% |
