US stock markets climb for the fifth day in a row

The S&P 500 started off the week on a positive note as US-China tariffs were slashed. The buying never really stopped as the index climbed every day this week.

Friday’s changes:

• S&P 500 +0.7%
• Nasdaq Comp +0.45%
• Russell 2000 +0.9%
• DJIA +0.7%
• S&P TSX Comp +0.3%

On the week:

• S&P 500 +5.1%
• Nasdaq Comp +7.0%
• Russell 2000 +4.5%
• DJIA -0.2%
• S&P TSX Comp +2.4%

This article was written by Adam Button at www.forexlive.com.