https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wall-street-posts-weekly-gains-with-earnings-inflation-data-on-tapContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wall-street-posts-weekly-gains-with-earnings-inflation-data-on-taphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wall-street-posts-weekly-gains-with-earnings-inflation-data-on-tap#u124649Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:36:24 +0000US stocks closed higher on Friday, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all posting weekly gains. Investors are now shifting their focus to the upcoming third-quarter earnings season and inflation data, which could provide insight into the Federal Reserve's next policy decision. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both had a fourth straight week of gains.Why it mattersThe US stock market has been experiencing a period of volatility, with investors closely monitoring economic indicators and corporate earnings reports. The Federal Reserve's next policy decision is expected to be influenced by