U.S. stocks were mixed, with the S&P 500 Index on track for a fifth monthly gain, as investors waited on developments from Nafta talks. Emerging-market shares took another hit, while the dollar climbed with Treasuries. American equities showed little life ahead of a holiday weekend. Volume in the S&P 500 was about 25% below average.
Elsewhere:
After a tough week for the peso, the IMF says that Argentina has its “full support” and high-level talks will start on Tuesday
University of Michigan reports that consumer sentiment in the U.S. declined less than expected in August
Ahead of the Nafta deadline, Trump says Canada has little choice but to make a deal