Dow Jones Falls 170 Points, 0.5%, as U.S. Stocks End Week Lower Amid Profit-Taking and Federal Reserve Meeting

U.S. stock markets ended the trading week on a down note, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average declining by 170 points, or approximately 0.5%. This decline was attributed to profit-taking amid mixed economic data and earnings reports. Despite the drop on Friday, the markets showed an overall increase for the week. Investors are now preparing for a busy week ahead, which includes several economic releases and a Federal Reserve meeting. The broader market sentiment reflected caution as traders digested the latest economic indicators and corporate earnings.