The Dow and S&P 500 ended slightly lower due to concerns about the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates higher for longer, while the Nasdaq finished barely in the green; the financial sector fell 0.9%, dragged down by an S&P downgrade of credit ratings of regional U.S. lenders, and investors are awaiting clarity on the rate outlook from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
The stock market experienced a sharp decline as early gains turned into a selloff, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all falling; concerns over rising bond yields and inflation contributed to the sell-off.
Wall Street is experiencing small gains and losses as investors await economic news, including an inflation indicator and more jobs data; markets rallied after consumer confidence dropped in August and job openings fell, potentially reducing inflation and deterring the Fed from raising interest rates.
Wall Street ended a challenging August on a mixed note, with the Dow Jones down 0.5%, the S&P 500 losing 0.16%, and the Nasdaq gaining 0.11%, resulting in the worst monthly performance since earlier this year; however, signs of a soft landing for the US economy and lower jobless claims have sparked hopes that the Fed may ease off on interest rate hikes at its upcoming meeting.
Wall Street stocks opened lower as traders grappled with concerns over China's struggling economy and climbing Treasury yields, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones slightly down and the Nasdaq Composite slipping, while the focus remains on the Federal Reserve and seasonal market forces.
Wall Street's main indexes fell in choppy trade due to rising Treasury yields and weak services activity in China, while gains in energy stocks limited losses; however, expectations of a pause in Fed monetary tightening boosted growth stocks.
Wall Street closed August with declines, marking the worst month for the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite since earlier this year, while weak economic data and a cooling labor market have raised hopes that the Fed will maintain interest rates and provide growth opportunities for growth stocks like NVIDIA, Caterpillar, Amazon, Splunk, and Royal Caribbean Cruises.
Stocks on Wall Street are expected to decline as concerns about inflation raise doubts about the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates, while worries about crumbling demand and falling German industrial orders add to the uncertainty.
Stocks fell in morning trading on Wall Street, with the S&P 500 down 0.7%, as big technology stocks and healthcare stocks experienced losses, while several companies made significant moves after reporting earnings and other updates.
Wall Street's major averages slumped due to a fall in Apple shares, concerns over elevated oil prices, and worries about the impact of inflation, while an unexpected rise in a key U.S. services activity gauge raised concerns about higher interest rates.
Wall Street's major indexes closed slightly higher but posted weekly declines as investors remained concerned about rising interest rates and awaited U.S. inflation readings.
Wall Street stocks opened higher as investors assessed strong retail sales and wholesale price inflation data to gauge the Federal Reserve's approach to interest rates, with the S&P 500 gaining 0.5% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average ticking up 0.4%.
Wall Street finished the week with a decline in stocks, as the S&P 500 posted its second consecutive losing week, with technology and retail sectors contributing to the slide, while investors await the upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate policy meeting.
Wall Street is experiencing a slight decline as oil prices continue to rise, putting pressure on inflation and causing uncertainty about the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy.
Wall Street stocks moved lower as the Federal Reserve announced its decision to keep interest rates steady for now but forecasted one more rate hike in the near future.
Markets on Wall Street are expected to open with losses after the Federal Reserve suggests it may not cut interest rates next year by as much as previously thought, leading to a decline in futures for the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average; uncertainty surrounding inflationary indicators and high rates is a major concern for traders moving forward.
Wall Street stocks edge higher after a recent sell-off sparked by the Federal Reserve's indication that interest rates will remain high, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite making slight gains; however, they are set for weekly losses.
Wall Street struggles as the Federal Reserve's interest rate strategy and imminent government shutdown cause uncertainty, while oil price rally raises concerns about inflation and potential rate cuts.
Wall Street falls despite bond market pressure easing, with stocks on track for their fifth drop in six days as the market comes to terms with the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates high, causing yields in the bond market to rise and undercutting prices for stocks and other investments.
The US stock markets broke a four-day losing streak with gains in energy and materials sectors, while the Asian markets saw losses with technology stocks declining and concerns about China's property market stability. European markets opened in the red, awaiting economic data and earnings reports. Crude oil and natural gas prices decreased, while gold, silver, and copper prices fell. US futures and the US dollar index were down.
Wall Street stocks opened higher on Wednesday, attempting to recover from recent losses caused by concerns about the impact of higher interest rates and a potential government shutdown, with the S&P 500 up 0.3% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.1%.
Wall Street stocks slipped as investors reviewed data on the US economy, with the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average trading slightly lower, and the Nasdaq Composite dropping further; the 10-year Treasury yield continued to rise, and oil prices turned lower after hitting new highs.
Wall Street closed lower for the third quarter, breaking three straight quarters of gains, as the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all fell sharply.
Stocks on Wall Street are drifting as higher interest rates continue to impact the market, with the S&P 500 remaining largely unchanged and the Dow Jones down slightly, as investors grapple with the prospect of high inflation and the Federal Reserve's efforts to lower it.
Wall Street stocks fell at the open as rising Treasury yields and hawkish comments from Fed policymakers dampened investor optimism about a potential interest-rate cut.
The Dow fell sharply and turned negative for the year as US Treasury yields surged, causing a selloff in stocks.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and other indexes took a major hit in the stock market, with the Dow falling more than 500 points and the Nasdaq and S&P 500 also experiencing significant losses, as the cost of borrowing money increased and the yield on the Treasury 10-year bond reached a 16-year high.
The stock market declined as the Dow lost 430 points and the Nasdaq lost 248 points, with the overall market being negatively affected by a higher 10-year bond yield and robust labor force data, while political turmoil in the House of Representatives and the possibility of a government shutdown added to the market's uncertainty.
Stocks opened higher on Wall Street as bond yields retreated and investors prepared for the consequences of the US House Speaker's removal, following a sell-off on Tuesday that pushed the Dow Jones Industrial Average into negative territory for the year.
Wall Street closed higher as the bond market loosened its grip on stocks, with the S&P 500 rising 0.8% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.4%; tech stocks helped support the market after a previous decline, while Treasury yields eased and oil prices dropped.
Wall Street stocks moved lower amid a bond rout reprieve and anticipation for the upcoming labor market data, with the Dow Jones slipping 0.1%.
Wall Street stocks moved lower as the focus turned to Friday's key labor market data, following a bond rout reprieve, with the Dow Jones slipping 0.4% and the S&P 500 down 0.5%.
Wall Street's major averages ended slightly lower as investors awaited the non-farm payrolls report and grappled with mixed economic data, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite and benchmark S&P 500 both pared back losses, and defensive sectors outperformed.
Wall Street's main indexes fell as U.S. job growth exceeded expectations, raising concerns of higher interest rates and causing benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yields to reach a 16-year high.
Wall Street's major averages closed lower, with the Nasdaq leading declines, as stronger-than-expected services sector data raised concerns about sticky inflation and the potential for higher interest rates.
Wall Street's main indexes fell as Treasury yields rose and chipmakers declined following the Biden administration's decision to halt shipments of AI chips to China, while U.S. retail sales exceeded expectations, indicating a strong economy.
Wall Street's main indexes fell as tensions in the Middle East and concerns over inflation and interest rates weighed on investor sentiment, with Morgan Stanley's profit beating expectations but its shares falling, and United Airlines forecasting weaker Q4 profit.
The selloff in Wall Street stocks accelerates as bond market turbulence and Middle East tension weigh on investor sentiment, with even megacap tech companies experiencing significant drops in stock value.
Wall Street stocks continue to decline due to bond market turbulence and Middle East tension, with tech giants like Facebook and Google-parent Alphabet experiencing drops in stock prices, while the Nasdaq suffers its biggest one-day loss since February; the global stocks index reaches its lowest point since March, and the dollar surges as Israel prepares for a potential ground invasion of Gaza.