Stock indices mostly declined last week with the tech heavy NASDAQ index experiencing substantial declines as traders rotate from growth

The last week of 2021 ended with modest gains in most indices but the Nasdaq 100 virtually flat on low

While the declines lasted into Monday, stocks rose the remaining three days of this holiday shortened week with all major

Central banks across the world met this week and most focused on an end to monetary stimulus and to fighting

Despite inflation fears, the markets staged a strong comeback this week with the S&P 500 index posting the biggest gains.