U.S. stocks finished lower for the week as market participants dialed back on bullish sentiment following additional disappointing global economic growth data, including a weak U.S. jobs report, and some skepticism around progress of the U.S.-China trade negotiations.

U.S. equities finished a choppy week of trading last week on a positive note on Friday, bolstered by continued progress in the U.S.-China trade dispute and better than expected U.S. economic growth.

Major U.S. equity indices climbed further this past week to their highest levels since November 8, just below their all-time highs, with increasing optimism over U.S.-China trade negotiations driving improving sentiment.

Stock indexes surged higher on Friday, assisted by a growing optimism the U.S. and China can strike a trade deal before the March 1 deadline.

A relatively quiet week with few notable economic and geopolitical developments ended with slight gains for U.S. equities.