Stock Market Today: Markets Pull Back From Records as Gold Retreats and Investors Take Profits
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The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) fell 0.28% to 6,735.11 on Monday, while the Nasdaq Composite(NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) slipped 0.08% to 23,024.62. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) declined 0.52% to 46,358.42, as investors took profits following last week's record-setting rally.
After soaring above $4,000 per ounce for the first time, gold prices edged lower and traders booked gains. The slight pullback followed an extraordinary run fueled by safe-haven demand during the ongoing government shutdown and expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts later this year.
Tech stocks paused after leading recent gains. Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) each drifted modestly lower, while energy and financials also lagged as Treasury yields inched higher.
With markets near all-time highs, investors appear content to consolidate as they await new economic data. However, the ongoing government shutdown could delay key reports like CPI, and with it the 2026 Social Security COLAannouncement, leaving traders and retirees alike waiting longer for clarity on inflation and policy direction.
Market data sourced from Google Finance on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025.
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