Stocks closed higher on Wall Street as economic reports indicated a cooling economy, potentially leading to a pause in interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.
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 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.
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.
Risk-off sentiments prevailed on Wall Street as several notable names hit their lowest levels in over a year and mega-cap tech stocks suffered a $200 billion stumble, fueled by concerns over sticky inflation and rising bond yields.
Stocks are drifting on Wall Street, with the S&P 500 slightly higher but on track for its first losing week in three, as concerns over a too-warm economy and higher interest rates continue to weigh on the market.
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 stocks rose on Thursday as investors analyzed strong retail sales and wholesale price inflation data to gauge the Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates.
Stocks fell on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all declining, but Wall Street is on track for a winning week.
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 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.
Stocks closed lower on Wednesday as Wall Street analyzed the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates steady, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq sinking the most, while the Fed's updated forecast showed that interest rates will remain higher for longer than previously anticipated.
Stocks sold off on Wednesday due to hawkish comments from Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, causing more technical damage and leading Investor's Business Daily to drop its market outlook to "Correction," but the negative reaction to the Fed could make it easier for the market to find support and bounce as earnings season approaches.
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 stocks struggled to make gains as the Federal Reserve's interest rate strategy and the looming threat of a US government shutdown continued to create pressure, while oil prices rallied, raising concerns about inflation and the Fed's ability to cut rates.
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.
Stocks fell on Tuesday as Wall Street grappled with the possibility of the Federal Reserve maintaining higher interest rates, while consumer confidence declined for the second consecutive month, reaching its lowest levels since May.
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 turned lower as concerns over interest rates, rising oil prices, and a possible government shutdown weighed on the market, with the Dow Jones and S&P 500 both experiencing losses.
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.
Stocks retreated in September as Wall Street reacted to new data on inflation and fears of higher interest rates by the Federal Reserve, with major indexes seeing drops of 3-5% for the month and quarter; meanwhile, bonds saw some relief from rate jitters and the looming US government shutdown added further uncertainty to the market.
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.
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 stocks recover as bond yields ease and investors brace for fallout from House Speaker ouster.
Stocks continued to sell-off due to concerns over labor market data, ongoing labor strikes, surging oil prices, and fears of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates, with the bond market being seen as the main driver behind the market action.
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%.
Stocks are selling off due to concerns about a recession, but Goldman Sachs analysts have identified 24 top stock picks that they believe will provide strong risk-adjusted returns.
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 stocks finish roughly flat as investors await Friday's jobs report and bond yields pull back slightly, providing some relief to the market.
Wall Street stocks rise as investors hope for a pause in interest-rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, while keeping an eye on escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Stocks on Wall Street rose on Tuesday as investors were hopeful that the Federal Reserve is done with interest rate hikes, although caution remained due to the escalating Middle East conflict.
Stocks slipped as rising yields in the bond market and new inflation news put pressure on Wall Street, with the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq all experiencing losses.
Stocks sold off on Wednesday as tensions in the Middle East and lackluster earnings reports weighed on investor sentiment, leading to a decline in major indices and a surge in Treasury yields.
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.