US stock futures were broadly flat on Friday after coming under pressure in the previous session, as investors positioned for key economic releases that could influence expectations for Federal Reserve monetary policy. Markets are set to receive fresh insight into economic conditions with the advance estimate of fourth-quarter GDP, along with the PCE price index report, the central bank’s preferred inflation measure. Minutes from the Fed’s latest meeting showed policymakers were split over the outlook for interest rates, with some officials signaling they would consider further tightening if inflation proves persistent. Even so, traders continue to price in two 25 basis point rate cuts before year-end. In regular trading on Thursday, the Dow slipped 0.54%, the S&P 500 declined 0.28%, and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.31%. Eight of the 11 S&P sectors finished in negative territory, with financials, consumer discretionary, and technology shares leading the losses.

The main stock market index of United States, the US500, rose to 6878 points on February 20, 2026, gaining 0.23% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 0.03% and is up 14.38% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from United States. Historically, the United States Stock Market Index reached an all time high of 7002.58 in January of 2026. United States Stock Market Index - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on February 20 of 2026.

The main stock market index of United States, the US500, rose to 6878 points on February 20, 2026, gaining 0.23% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 0.03% and is up 14.38% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from United States. The United States Stock Market Index is expected to trade at 6730.21 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 6026.77 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
US30 49,449.54 -267.50 -0.54% 0.76% 13.87% Feb/20
US400 3,584.93 0.20 0.01% 3.66% 12.79% Feb/19
US2000 2,661.25 2.64 0.10% 0.60% 17.66% Feb/19
US500 6,878.94 -19.42 -0.28% 0.05% 14.40% Feb/20
US100 24,850.13 -101.53 -0.41% -1.88% 14.97% Feb/20
USVIX 20.23 0.61 0.61% 0.14% 4.57% Feb/19

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
Nvidia 187.90 -0.08 -0.04% 34.11% 4.35T Feb/19
Apple 260.58 -3.77 -1.43% 6.00% 3.9T Feb/19
Alphabet 302.85 -0.48 -0.16% 64.09% 3.62T Feb/19
Microsoft 398.41 -1.19 -0.30% -4.26% 3.15T Feb/19
Amazon 204.86 0.07 0.03% -8.09% 2.34T Feb/19
Alphabet 302.85 -0.48 -0.16% 64.09% 1.89T Feb/19
Meta 644.78 1.56 0.24% -7.20% 1.85T Feb/19
Broadcom 333.99 0.48 0.14% 47.30% 1.64T Feb/19
Tesla 411.71 0.39 0.09% 16.17% 1.33T Feb/19
Walmart 124.87 -1.75 -1.38% 28.45% 1.02T Feb/19




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
United States Inflation Rate 2.40 2.70 percent Jan 2026
United States Fed Funds Interest Rate 3.75 3.75 percent Jan 2026
United States Unemployment Rate 4.30 4.40 percent Jan 2026

United States Stock Market Index
The US500 tracks the stock performance of 500 of the largest companies listed on stock exchanges in the United States. This index is primarily derived from over-the-counter trading and contracts for difference indexes (CFDs).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
6877.69 6861.89 7002.58 4.40 1928 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: United States

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US Futures Steady Ahead of Key Data
US stock futures were broadly flat on Friday after coming under pressure in the previous session, as investors positioned for key economic releases that could influence expectations for Federal Reserve monetary policy. Markets are set to receive fresh insight into economic conditions with the advance estimate of fourth-quarter GDP, along with the PCE price index report, the central bank’s preferred inflation measure. Minutes from the Fed’s latest meeting showed policymakers were split over the outlook for interest rates, with some officials signaling they would consider further tightening if inflation proves persistent. Even so, traders continue to price in two 25 basis point rate cuts before year-end. In regular trading on Thursday, the Dow slipped 0.54%, the S&P 500 declined 0.28%, and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.31%. Eight of the 11 S&P sectors finished in negative territory, with financials, consumer discretionary, and technology shares leading the losses.
2026-02-19
The Dow Jones Index Closes 0.54% Lower
The Dow Jones Index dropped -268 points or 0.54 percent on Thursday to close at 49395 points. Losses were led by Sherwin-Williams (-2.23%), Boeing (-2.19%) and IBM (-1.98%). Offsetting the fall, top gainers were Verizon (1.19%), Caterpillar (1.08%) and P&G (0.97%).
2026-02-19
Wall Street Slips on Hawkish Fed Signals
The S&P 500 closed down 0.3%, the Nasdaq fell 0.4%, and the Dow lost 0.6% as investors pared risk after the FOMC minutes signaled that disinflation may take longer and that higher rates could be needed. Longer-dated yields rebounded, while crude rallied on the Iran standoff and President Trump’s comments about possible strikes, supporting energy shares but pressuring banks. Asset managers dropped after Blue Owl (-5.9%) tightened investor liquidity and sold $1.4 billion in loan assets, with Blackstone and Apollo down 5.4% and 5.2%, respectively. Software names, including Salesforce, Intuit, and Cadence, slid between 1.3% and 2.8% on renewed AI disruption concerns. Bank of America and Wells Fargo declined 1.1% each. Meanwhile, Walmart fell 1.4% despite beating fourth-quarter revenue estimates and raising its dividend, while Deere surged 11.6% following its earnings.
2026-02-19