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Stocks Sink as Investors Worry Over Likely Delayed Fed Rate Cuts, Lower Consumer Confidence

  • Stocks fell on Tuesday as investors faced likelihood of no near-term Fed rate cuts. S&P 500 down 1%, Dow fell 260 points, Nasdaq also down 1%.

  • Consumer confidence declined again in September to lowest since May. Consumers feeling worse about economic outlook.

  • Stocks opened lower Tuesday on recession worries, rising yields, shutdown fears. S&P fell 0.7%, Dow 0.5%, Nasdaq over 0.7%.

  • Coty, Tesla, Fisker stocks trended premarket. Coty fell on share offering, Tesla on EU probe, Fisker rose on EV delivery outlook.

  • Stock futures slid Tuesday as focus stayed on Fed tightening weighing through 2023. S&P 500 futures fell 0.39%, Dow futures down 0.33%, Nasdaq 100 off 0.45%.

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Stock futures fell slightly on Wednesday as investors try to mitigate August's losses and the market awaits labor statistics and earnings reports.
Most Asian stocks fell on Tuesday due to concerns over slowing growth in China, a property sector meltdown, and hot inflation readings, which raised concerns over higher interest rates. Chinese stocks were the worst performers, with investors growing impatient with Beijing's slow approach to stimulus measures.
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.
US stocks dropped on Wednesday as fears of more Federal Reserve rate hikes circulated, with Big Tech names like Apple and Nvidia dragging major indexes lower. Boston Fed President Susan Collins warned that further policy tightening could be warranted, while the Fed's Beige Book indicated softer activity growth and a cooling labor market in July and August.
U.S. stocks fell as oil prices reached a 10-month high, raising concerns about inflation and its impact on the economy; tech mega caps stumbled, leading to losses in the Nasdaq, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average.
Asian stock markets fell as Wall Street experienced a decline, with investors preparing for key US inflation data, and a spike in oil prices added to concerns about persistent price pressures and the interest rate outlook.
Stocks fell at the end of a volatile week, with traders taking a step back to assess the week's events and concerns about the triple-witching day, while U.S. crude futures climbed to a 2023 high of $90.77 per barrel, reflecting improving economic data and the potential for $100 oil.
U.S. stocks fell and Treasury yields surged ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, while Instacart shares surged 12% on their first day of trading on the Nasdaq.
Stocks closed lower on Tuesday due to uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve's future policy plans, as rising oil prices and concerns about inflation and interest rates weighed on investor sentiment. The Fed's decision on interest rates is expected to remain unchanged, but there is uncertainty about their next steps.
U.S. stocks slumped after the Federal Reserve indicated that it may not cut interest rates next year as much as initially expected, causing concerns among investors on Wall Street.
U.S. stocks fell for a third consecutive day as Treasury yields continued rising, the Bank of England kept interest rates unchanged, Cisco is acquiring Splunk for $28 billion, Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as chairman of Fox Corp and News Corp, investor Steve Eisman believes the banking sector is "uninvestable," and investor interest in AI is starting to wane.
Stocks fell for a third consecutive day as Treasury yields continued to rise, causing pessimism in the market and leading to declines in major indexes.
Stocks fell last week, experiencing the worst week since March, highlighting the typical volatility of the stock market, but emphasizing the importance of staying invested for the long term as time in the market beats timing the market.
Stocks are falling sharply as the fantasy of rate cuts turns into the nightmare of higher rates and inflation, potentially leading to a significant decline in the S&P 500 and the end of the summer rally.
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 tumbled as economic data raised concerns about the US economy's future and the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes.
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.
U.S. stocks mostly fell as investors considered the latest inflation data from the Federal Reserve, marking the end of a turbulent month for the market.
Stocks mostly fell in the U.S. on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average declining, while the Nasdaq Composite inched up; all three indexes ended the month of September in the red, with the S&P and Nasdaq experiencing their worst monthly performance since December, and the Dow having its worst showing since February.
Most stocks closed lower on Monday as the constrictor of higher interest rates tightens its hold on Wall Street, with oil-and-gas stocks and utility companies being negatively impacted.
Stock markets experienced a decline as Treasury yields reached a 16-year peak, leading to a 1.2% decrease in the Dow Jones Industrial Average and notable declines in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, with concerns of higher interest rates provoking fears of an economic recession.
Stocks fell sharply in response to an increase in long-term Treasury yields, driven by misguided rhetoric from Fed officials and fears of higher inflation, despite economic data showing slowing growth, low job growth, and declining wage growth.
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 fell on Wednesday due to escalating tensions in the Middle East and lackluster earnings from Morgan Stanley, while bond yields reached their highest levels since 2007 and oil prices rose due to concerns over a potential regional conflict; meanwhile, Nvidia stock dropped after the US announced plans to halt shipments of AI chips to China and Morgan Stanley's profits shrank during Q3.
Stocks fell as Treasury yields rose and investors reacted to a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.75%, the S&P 500 falling 0.9%, and the Nasdaq Composite leading the losses with a nearly 1% drop; in other news, Netflix shares surged more than 16% after the company reported a surge in subscriber numbers and announced plans to raise prices in the US, while Tesla shares fell almost 10% after the company's earnings missed estimates.
Asian stock markets fell on Friday, following the lead of U.S. markets, as bond yields increased and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's remarks weighed on equities; South Korea's KOSPI Composite Index and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index were among the top losers, while Japanese inflation data showed price rises easing but still above the Bank of Japan's target rate of 2%.
Stocks dropped again on Friday as markets reacted to comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell that increased bond yields, while also paying attention to developments in the Israel-Hamas war.
US stocks fell during afternoon trading on Friday, with benchmark Treasury yields retreating after reaching 5% following comments by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
The Dow fell on Monday due to weakness in energy and financials, despite a rally in tech and a reversal in Treasury yields, ahead of a busy week for corporate earnings.