NEW YORK—Stocks rose just enough Thursday for Wall Street to barrel into a new bull market as the S&P 500 keeps rallying off its low from last autumn. The index rose 0.6 percent to carry it 20 percent above a bottom hit in October. That means Wall Street’s main measure of health has climbed out of…
Stock Market Today: Bulls Run Again on Wall Street as S&P 500 Climbs 20% Above October Low
How Major US Stock Indexes Fared June 8
Stocks rose just enough for Wall Street to barrel into a new bull market Thursday as the S&P 500 keeps rallying off its low from last autumn. The index rose 0.6 percent to carry it 20 percent above a bottom hit in October. That means Wall Street’s main measure of health has climbed out of…
S&P 500, Nasdaq Open Higher as Jobless Claims Rise
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq opened slightly higher on Thursday as Treasury yields slipped after data showed weekly jobless claims rose more than expected, countering some concerns about further interest rate hikes. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 8.04 points, or 0.02 percent, at the open to 33,656.98. The S&P 500 opened higher by 1.17…
Dollar Slips From Near 3-month Highs as Traders Gauge Rate Outlook
LONDON/SINGAPORE—The dollar fell slightly on Thursday from near three-month highs, a day after a surprise rate hike from the Bank of Canada suggested the Federal Reserve may also have more work to do to combat inflation. The euro was last up 0.3 percent at $1.073 against the dollar—the most traded currency pair in global markets….
Oil Rises as Saudi Cut Supports and Focus Turns to Fed
LONDON—Oil rose on Thursday as tighter supply resulting from Saudi Arabia’s pledged production cut and a potential pause to U.S. interest rate hikes offset worries over demand weakness and a global economic slowdown. At an OPEC+ meeting on Sunday, Saudi Arabia said it will cut its crude output by 1 million barrels per day (bpd)…
Shares Stall as Bond Markets Reprice Rate Expectations
LONDON—Borrowing costs in government bond markets rose and share markets stalled on Thursday after a surprise interest rate hike in Canada gave investors their second reminder of the week that the surge in global interest rates isn’t done yet. Asian markets had struggled overnight and the cautious mood continued in Europe as London’s FTSE, Germany’s…
Stock Market Today: Wall Street Drifts as Drops for Tech Overshadow Gains Elsewhere
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish Wednesday, as drops for Microsoft and other big-name tech stocks overshadowed gains across much of the rest of Wall Street. The S&P 500 fell 16.33, or 0.4 percent, to 4,267.52 even though the majority of stocks within the index rose. The Dow Jones Industrial Average…
How Major US Stock Indexes Fared June 7
U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed close as drops for Microsoft and other big-name tech stocks overshadowed gains for much of the rest of Wall Street. The S&P 500 fell 0.4 percent Wednesday even though the majority of stocks within the index rose. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 91 points, or 0.3 percent, while…
S&P 500, Nasdaq Inch Higher at Open With Fed Policy Outlook in Focus
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq opened marginally higher on Wednesday as investors refrained from making big bets ahead of inflation data and the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting next week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 10.81 points, or 0.03 percent, at the open to 33,562.47. The S&P 500 opened higher by 1.62 points, or 0.04…
Dollar Eases as Chances for a US Rate Rise Ebb
LONDON—The dollar dipped on Wednesday as chances faded for a rate hike next week by the Federal Reserve, while the Canadian dollar touched one-month highs as traders amped up bets for the country to raise rates and the Turkish lira hit record lows. The Australian dollar traded at three-week highs above $0.67 after the Reserve…
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