After a strong surge in June and July, the S&P 500 index has experienced a significant decline in August, with tech stocks being hit particularly hard, as fears of rising interest rates and a slowdown in China weigh on the market.
The S&P 500 has fallen nearly 5% in August, and opinions on whether stocks will rebound are divided among Wall Street firms and market commentators, with some, like Goldman Sachs and Fundstrat, remaining optimistic while others, including Michael Burry and David Rosenberg, are bearish.
The stock market is rising despite bad news, as interest rates lower and stabilizing rates are seen as positive signs.
US stocks recover from early losses but end the week with sharp drops as the August slump continues, while investors consider the possibility of higher interest rates and concerns over China's economic troubles.
Stocks fell on Thursday as strong earnings from Nvidia were overshadowed by comments from the Federal Reserve signaling that interest rates will remain elevated for a long time to combat inflation.
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.
Stocks have historically performed poorly in September, with an average loss of 1.12%, but investors should not base their decisions solely on this statistical trend and should focus on buying fundamentally strong companies at reasonable prices.
U.S. stocks slipped as worrying data out of China and a spike in oil prices following the extension of Saudi Arabian production cuts weighed on the market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.6%, while the S&P 500 lost 0.4% and the Nasdaq dipped 0.1%.
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.
Stocks fell on Wall Street as concerns about inflation and weakening global demand weighed on investor sentiment, raising doubts about the Federal Reserve's plans to cut interest rates.
Stock indexes decline as concerns about future rate hikes and sluggish market performance in September weigh on investor sentiment, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite falling for the third consecutive day and the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 on a two-day losing streak.
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.
The US economy is facing a looming recession, with weakness in certain sectors, but investors should not expect a significant number of interest-rate cuts next year, according to Liz Ann Sonders, the chief investment strategist at Charles Schwab. She points out that leading indicators have severely deteriorated, indicating trouble ahead, and predicts a full-blown recession as the most likely outcome. Despite this, the stock market has been defying rate increases and performing well.
US stocks fell on Friday, with the S&P 500 down 0.9%, Dow Jones down 0.5%, and Nasdaq down 1.4%, as concerns about giving up the week's gains outweighed China's improved economic performance, a historic strike by the United Auto Workers, and positive signs of resilience in the US consumer and inflation pressures that make a case for more Fed rate hikes.
Stocks mostly lower as investors await Federal Reserve's interest rate decision and assess new economic data showing easing core inflation and a cooling labor market, with expectations high for the Fed to hold rates steady.
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.
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.
Stocks tumbled after the Federal Reserve announced that interest rates will remain higher for longer; however, some analysts believe that the market's reaction was overblown and that higher rates and economic growth could actually lead to higher stock valuations.
The recent stock market drop, the worst since March, raises questions about whether it is just a result of the season or if something more sinister is at play.
The stock market's decline has intensified recently, leading to concerns about how far it could fall.
US small-cap and industrial stocks are dropping, typically signaling a recession, but some investors are dismissing the moves as noise for now, with hope for stocks coming in the form of anticipated earnings season and the Federal Reserve's forecast of stronger economic growth.
Stocks took a hit last week, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq decreasing, while the dollar shows potential for a major breakout and rising interest rates pose more trouble for stocks.
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.
Stocks slid as fears of higher interest rates, a decline in consumer confidence, and a potential government shutdown weighed on investor sentiment, leading to losses in the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average.
Despite optimistic earnings predictions, the current market math suggests that stock prices are likely to drop substantially due to high price-to-earnings ratios and rising interest rates.
The U.S. stock market has experienced a decline due to conflicting economic news and a surge in bond yields, which may be driven by factors other than data, such as fiscal deficits and central bank policies.
Stock futures are falling as oil prices surge and the yield on the 10-year Treasury remains near levels last seen in 2007.
Stocks ended the day higher as the surge in oil, the dollar, and Treasury yields slowed down, with the Nasdaq rising 0.8%, the S&P 500 gaining 0.6%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 0.4%.
The S&P 500 fell as investors reacted to an inflation report and adjusted their portfolios on the last day of a weak third quarter for stocks, with the benchmark index also on track to post its biggest monthly percentage drop of the year.
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.
U.S. stocks and bonds are falling due to another surge in Treasury yields, leading to anxiety among investors who fear that the Fed will hold interest rates higher for longer if the labor market remains strong.
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.
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.
The Federal Reserve's aggressive interest rate hikes have resulted in a decline in the profitability of S&P 500 companies, with the return on equity ratio falling this year, and the trend could worsen if interest rates remain high.
The market is experiencing a gradual decline after a summer rally, as inflation remains above the target range and there are concerns about a forced correction of the economy due to the higher for longer rate environment; the overvalued nature of equity valuations also contributes to the risk of a broader market crash.
Stocks slumped as the bond rout continues and one Fed policymaker predicted another interest rate hike this year, with the Nasdaq falling 0.5% and the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average losing 0.4%.
Stocks plummeted and bond yields surged, highlighting concerns about the impact of high interest rates on equities as the Dow and S&P closed at their lowest levels in over four months.
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 slip as U.S. crude futures drop and mortgage rates climb, while investors await payroll data for signs of a slowing job market; electric vehicle stocks like Rivian and Lucid are making moves, and the U.S. Dollar Index rises for its 12th consecutive week. European stocks close mixed, and utilities stocks see their worst year in over a decade due to higher bond yields.
Stocks are defying factors that would normally cause them to fall, such as war in the Middle East and economic uncertainty, due to a decrease in bond yields and investors seeking safety in Treasuries.
US stocks fall as fears of war in the Middle East and hopes for stronger profits at big US companies collide in financial markets; oil prices rise and Treasury yields fall, creating uncertainty in the market.
Stocks are in a historic bubble and could crash by over 60%, according to John Hussman, who warns that market valuations are at levels not seen since the peaks of 1929 and 2000, and a market loss of around -63% in the S&P 500 is likely.
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.
