The U.S. stock market navigated a high-stakes, data-heavy week from August 10 through August 14, 2026. As investors digested a triple-header of macroeconomic catalysts—July’s Consumer Price Index (CPI), Producer Price Index (PPI), and Advance Retail Sales—Wall Street found itself balancing persistent inflation sticky spots with signs of a cooling consumer backdrop.

With the S&P 500 (+0.36%), Morningstar US Total Market Index (+0.48%), and Dow Jones holding steady while high-valuation growth sectors experienced underlying volatility, market participants are actively recalibrating expectations for the Federal Reserve’s upcoming September FOMC meeting.

Market Recap: August 10–14, 2026

The middle week of August delivered modest…