S&P 500 ends session down 36.42 points, or 0.47%, at 7,749.34

0 min read     Updated on 18 Aug 2026, 01:36 AM
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The S&P 500 index unofficially closed lower by 36.42 points, or 0.47%, finishing the session at 7,749.34. The benchmark index recorded a negative close in the latest trading session.

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The S&P 500 index unofficially ended its trading session in negative territory, closing lower by 36.42 points, or 0.47%, to finish at 7,749.34.

Session performance

The following table summarises the S&P 500's unofficial closing data for the session:

Metric: Details
Closing level: 7,749.34
Change (points): -36.42
Change (%): -0.47%

The index's decline of 36.42 points brought its unofficial closing level to 7,749.34, reflecting a 0.47% drop from the prior session's close.

Which specific sectors or individual stocks drove the majority of the S&P 500's 0.47% decline today?

How might this pullback impact investor sentiment heading into the next earnings reporting season?

Are there any upcoming macroeconomic data releases or Federal Reserve comments that could reverse this downward trend?

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