Markets and Economy

Read our latest market commentary on of-the-moment trends so you can make informed investment decisions

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.

Today's Options 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.

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.

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.