Aug 22 Wall Street rallies over hopes that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates By Stan Choe, Associated Press Wall Street is rallying on Friday toward its best day in months after the head of the Federal Reserve hinted the cuts to interest rates that investors and President Donald Trump crave so much may be on the way. Continue reading
Jun 27 U.S. stocks close at an all-time high just months after plunging from Trump trade worries By Damian J. Troise, Alex Veiga, Associated Press The gains on Friday were broad, with nearly every sector within the S&P 500 rising. Continue reading
Jun 19 Watch 6:29 As some lawmakers cash in on Trump's tariffs, others try to ban betting on Wall Street By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura A recent Wall Street Journal analysis reveals a surge in stock trading by lawmakers and their families in early April, as President Trump’s shifting stance on tariffs sent markets into turmoil. But while some members cashed in, others are looking… Continue watching
May 29 WATCH: Trump rejects idea he's 'chickening out' on tariffs By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Donald Trump wants the world to know he's no “chicken” just because he's repeatedly backed off high tariff threats. Continue reading
May 13 S&P 500 erases its loss for 2025 as Wall Street rallies on news of slower inflation By Stan Choe, Associated Press Stocks have been roaring back since the S&P 500 fell nearly 20 percent below its record last month on hopes that President Donald Trump will ease his stiff tariffs on trading partners worldwide before they create a recession and send… Continue reading
May 02 Wall Street sees 9th straight day of gains, reclaiming losses since Trump's tariff escalation By Damian J. Troise, Alex Veiga, Associated Press The rally was spurred by a better-than-expected report on the U.S. job market and resurgent hope for a ratcheting down in the U.S. trade showdown with China. Continue reading
Apr 23 Wall Street rises as Trump softens tough talk on trade and Powell By Stan Choe, Associated Press U.S. stocks are rising after President Trump appeared to back off his criticism of the Federal Reserve and his tough talk in his trade war. Continue reading
Apr 22 Stocks rally, recover all of Monday's slide as the dollar and U.S. bond market steady By Stan Choe, Associated Press The value of the U.S. dollar also stabilized after sliding against the euro and other competitors, while Treasury yields held steadier in the bond market. Continue reading
Apr 11 Stocks jump, bonds swing while falling U.S. dollar indicates more fear amid trade war By Stan Choe, Associated Press Friday’s swings came after a set of stronger-than-expected profit reports from some of the biggest U.S. banks, which traditionally help kick off each earnings reporting season. Continue reading
Apr 10 U.S. stocks dove as Wall Street euphoria reverted to concern over U.S.-China trade war By Stan Choe, Associated Press The losses for U.S. stocks accelerated Thursday after the White House clarified that the United States will tax Chinese imports at 145 percent, not the 125 percent rate that President Donald Trump had written about in his posting on Truth… Continue reading