Economy Mar 24 Dow has best day since 1933 as Congress nears deal on aid Despite the gains, investors were far from saying markets have hit bottom. Rallies nearly as big as this have punctuated the last few weeks, and none lasted more than a day.
Economy Mar 23 Stocks fall, despite federal aid as traders wait for Congress Earlier, markets got a bump following the Federal Reserve's latest massive announcement of support. But the gains quickly vanished.
Economy Mar 18 Tumbling stocks erase nearly all Dow gains since Trump’s inauguration Even prices for investments seen as safe during downturns fell as the coronavirus outbreak chokes the economy and investors rush to raise cash.
Nation Mar 18 Stocks sink 7%, causing trading halt and recession fears Goldman Sachs strategists describe this month as “March Sadness.”…
Economy Mar 16 Stocks plunge as Wall Street, White House see recession risk The losses accelerated in the last hour of trading as President Donald Trump advised Americans to avoid large gatherings. He also said he sees a chance of recession and promised help to the struggling airline industry.
Economy Mar 12 Worst day on Wall Street since 1987 as virus fears spread The dramatic sell-off came despite a $1.5 trillion injection from the Federal Reserve — the equivalent cost of all U.S. student debt.
Nation Mar 11 Stocks fall again on Wall Street as wild swings continue Another big central bank made an emergency cut to interest rates in hopes of blunting the economic pain caused by COVID-19, which economists call the global economy’s biggest threat. But investors are still waiting for details promised by President Donald…
Economy Mar 09 Dow drops 7.8% as free-fall in oil, virus fears slam markets The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 7.8%, its steepest drop since the financial crisis of 2008, as a free-fall in oil prices and worsening fears of fallout from the spreading coronavirus outbreak seize markets.
Nation Mar 06 Stocks fall, bond yields take another breathtaking drop Stocks kept falling Friday and bond yields took more breathtaking drops as a brutal, dizzying couple weeks of trading showed no sign of letting up.
Economy Mar 04 Stocks soar on plans for more stimulus measures, Biden wins Health care companies helped lead the gains after Biden solidified his contender status for the Democratic presidential nomination. Investors see him as a more business-friendly alternative to Bernie Sanders.