Stocks ended mixed in a narrow range Friday as Wall Street closed out one of its most turbulent weeks in years that saw the major indexes swing dramatically and fall into official correction territory for the first time since 2011.
The Dow Jones industrial average ended down a scant 12 points, less than 0.1%, to 16,643.01. Finishing up were the S&P 500, with less than a 0.1% gain, and the Nasdaq composite, which nudged 0.3% higher.
Volatility continued to rule Wall Street as stocks reacted to comments from Federal Reserve vice chairman Stanley Fischer that suggested an interest rate hike next month is still on the table and the Fed’s decision will hinge on economic reports over the next two weeks.
