U.S. equities edged down this past week amid continued escalation in the trade conflict and growing concerns of a slowdown in global economic activity, partially exacerbated by the recent trade issues.

Trade tensions remain front and center after driving a volatile week for global equity markets.

Equity markets were mixed for the week as the Dow Jones Industrial average slid -0.9%, the S&P 500 ended even, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq rose 1.3%.

Investors brushed off trade conflict concerns and geopolitical turmoil ahead of the G-7 Summit this past weekend with U.S. equities posting solid gains for the week.

U.S. stocks staged a fairly broad-based rally this past week to recover early losses from Tuesday that were tied to political uncertainties in Italy and the escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and major economic allies, in addition to the current dispute with China.