Wall Street edged up Friday amid mixed data and ongoing inflation concerns ahead of 2026.

Wall Street rose slightly on Friday, marking a cautious start to 2026 as markets reacted to mixed economic data and ongoing concerns about inflation and interest rate policy. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq posted modest gains, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged higher amid volatile trading. Investors remained focused on Federal Reserve signals, with no major policy shifts expected in the near term.