Major U.S. stock indexes slid on Friday as investors digested closely watched monthly employment numbers and a sharp drop in consumer sentiment.

The ICE U.S. Dollar Index was up 0.4% in recent trading after the latest reports about President Donald Trump's tariff plans.

The Dow was on pace for a 0.4% weekly gain, while the S&P 500 was up 0.5% so far and the Nasdaq Composite was 0.7% higher ...

Rates in the bond market climbed Friday, with the yield on the 10-year Treasury note BX:TMUBMUSD10Y jumping to 4.772%, its highest level since Nov. 1, 2023, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

The Dow Jones was mostly flat on Wednesday as the Fed leans into a wait-and-see stance. Markets now expect the Fed to stand pat until June at the earliest. Despite the forecast of no rate moves ...