Opening Market Update
Although stocks rebounded slightly overnight, Wall Street is on pace for its worst week since March. Treasury yields and crude oil prices remain elevated, and concerns are growing over the autoworkers' strike and a possible government shutdown in October.
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.
Closing Market Update
The major indexes fell for a third straight day as an ongoing climb in Treasury yields and the pro-spects for another Fed rate hike unnerved investors.
Today's Options Market Update
Stocks are lower across the board as yields on the 10-year breakout to 15-year highs.
Looking to the Futures
The December Gold contract (GCZ23) traded at 1953.90, up .20 points in late afternoon trading on Wednesday following a Hawkish Fed meeting where they chose to maintain current target rates.
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?
Fed Pauses but Projects One More Hike This Year
The September Federal Reserve meeting provided few surprises, but ongoing uncertainty about the Fed's next move may mean more volatility ahead.
Say Goodbye…to Great Moderation?
A return to the Great Moderation Era looks unlikely, which might lead to an increasingly volatile—and somewhat unfamiliar—inflationary, economic, and geopolitical landscape.