Stocks: Today’s U.S. markets ended the week with a slight drop across major indexes. The Dow Jones and S&P 500 closed slightly lower, with investors cautious as mixed U.S. unemployment data reflected moderate economic growth but uncertainty around inflation remains. Meanwhile, Asian markets performed better due to economic support announcements from Japan and China, while European markets struggled amidst inflation concerns.
Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin held steady near recent highs, and Ethereum saw minor gains. Crypto markets overall remained stable, with volatility low as investors observed stock market trends and inflation data.