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Markets and Economy

Closing Market Update: Stocks on Track for Q1 Gain

Broad-based gains gave the major indexes momentum as the quarter winds down. The tech-focused Nasdaq 100 is now in a bull market.

Options

Today's Options Market Update

Stocks appear headed for a third consecutive week of gains as broad-based buying continues.

Markets and Economy

Stocks on Track for Q1 Gain

Broad-based gains gave the major indexes momentum as the quarter winds down. The tech-focused Nasdaq 100 is now in a bull market.

Bonds

Why Haven't TIPS Returns Kept Pace with Inflation?

Although Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities returns have been disappointing despite soaring inflation, their principal values have risen and they're finally offering higher income.

Markets and Economy

2023 Quarterly Market Outlook: Fed on the Brink?

Economic cracks began to appear during the first quarter, capped off by banking system worries. Will it change the direction of Federal Reserve policy?

Futures

Looking to the Futures: Oil Falls on Economic Uncertainty

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) May futures contracts closed lower due to profit taking and concerns of a slowing economy.

Markets and Economy

Opening Market Update: Waning Bank Fears Aid Rally

Stocks are on track for their third consecutive week of gains amid broad-based buying.

Markets and Economy

Tech Stocks Bounce Back

Tech heavyweights and regional banks led the major stock indexes higher, but risks remain.

Markets and Economy

Tech Stocks Tumble

Major U.S. stock indexes edged lower as renewed concerns about interest rates and economic growth weighed on tech and growth-oriented stocks.

Markets and Economy

Understanding the Federal Reserve's Dot Plot

How to decipher the Fed's quarterly "dot-plot" chart.

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