Opening Market Update
Investors are bracing for a bumpy ride this week as rising Treasury yields, higher oil prices, and a strong dollar may continue to put pressure on stocks in the days ahead.
Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are modestly higher after a lower open in the face of rising treasury yields and a stronger U.S. Dollar.
Looking to the Futures
October Natural gas futures were little changed last week despite a dwindling U.S. natural gas surplus from the five-year average.
Stocks Drop for 3rd-Straight Week on Rate Worries
The major equities indexes had their worst weeks since March as a hawkish-sounding Fed, high Treasury yields, and economic concerns weighed.
Closing Market Update
The major equities indexes had their worst weeks since March as a hawkish-sounding Fed, high Treasury yields, and economic concerns weighed.
Congress Scrambling to Avoid Government Shutdown
Historically, government shutdowns have not caused a major reaction in the markets. But shutdowns can increase market volatility, and an extended shutdown could have an impact on the overall economy.
Stocks Tumble on Surging Treasury Yields
The major indexes fell for a third straight day as an ongoing climb in Treasury yields and the prospects for another Fed rate hike unnerved investors.
Stocks Lower on Potential for More Rate Hikes
Fed leaders concluded a two-day policy meeting by leaving interest rates unchanged, as expected, but signaled another rate increase later this year could be necessary.
Quarterly Market Outlook: A Delicate Balance
The Federal Reserve weighs the data while investors wonder: Is the rate-hike cycle over?