U.S. stock market today showed mixed trends as the Dow Jones climbed 0.4%, while the S&P 500 remained flat, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.5%. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's comments on stock corrections and recession fears added uncertainty. Meanwhile, retail sales rose just 0.2%, missing expectations. The Federal Reserve's upcoming meeting and Trump's tariff policies continue to drive volatility. Investors are eyeing key indicators as Wall Street recovers from a correction. With inflation concerns and market swings, the next moves of the stock market remain crucial.