Crude Oil Surges 2%; Chicago Fed National Activity Index Edges Lower in July
1. S&P 500 fell 0.19%, reflecting mixed stock market performance. 2. Chicago Fed Activity Index declined, indicating weak economic momentum. 3. Consumer staples stocks dropped 1.3%, showing market sensitivity to economic data. 4. Communication services sector jumped 0.9%, outperforming other segments on Monday. 5. New single-family home sales decreased by 0.6%, signaling possible slowdown in housing.