S&P 500 soars to record high as investors expect interest rate cut
Despite equity gains, the second consecutive day of gains, the yield on the 10-year Treasury dipped to 2 percent.
Asian shares gain, Shanghai up 2.6%, on Fed rate cut talk
U.S. stocks moved sideways in early trading Wednesday on Wall Street ahead of a highly anticipated Federal Reserve statement on interest rates.
White House offers budget freeze if Dems don't agree to deal
The Democratic-controlled House has passed a $1 trillion spending bill that amounts to an opening bid in a guns vs. butter fight with the Trump administration.
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday
Stocks rose modestly on Wall Street after the Federal Reserve reaffirmed that it is prepared to cut interest rates if needed to shore up the economy.
Markets Right Now: Stocks rise as Fed signals lower rates
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
Gundlach: Bond market has been saying Fed policy is too tight
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) delivered its interest-rate decision on Wednesday, following a two-day meeting, leaving rates unchanged in the range of 2.25 percent - 2.5 percent.
The Latest: Fed sees no risk to dollar from cryptocurrencies
The Latest on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting (all times local): 5:05 a.m.
Stocks rise after Fed leaves key interest rate unchanged
The upshot of the central bank's decision to leave the federal funds rate unchanged sent a clear signal to investors about its "dovish" disposition.
Markets Right Now: Stocks climb, adding to recent gains
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
US economy at risk of a recession without a China trade deal?
Impact of the US-China trade war, Fed uncertainties
US stocks rise, oil surges on tanker attacks
All three major averages are on pace for their second straight week of gains.
Markets Right Now: Stocks fall for the 2nd day in a row
The latest on developments in financial markets (all times local): 9:35 a.m.
May budget deficit hits record $207.8 billion
The federal government's budget deficit in May rose to a record $207.8 billion, 41.5% higher than a year ago.
Stocks lower on trade worries, interest rate concerns
In economic news, the consumer price index edged up 0.1 percent in May, the cost of food was offset by cheaper gasoline, the government said.
Dow snaps six-day winning streak
Crude oil prices and the yield on the 10-Treasury closed relatively unchanged: $53.28 per barrel and 2.15 percent, respectively.
Asian shares rise as Trump plans to meet Chinese leader
U.S. stocks moved broadly higher in early trading Monday on Wall Street after the U.S. and Mexico averted a trade war and potentially damaging tariffs, while several companies inked billion-dollar deals.
Americans should get into the housing market now: Digital Risk co-founder
Treasury yields and housing
US stocks up as Trump withdraws threat of Mexico tariffs
The Dow Jones Industrial Average has now been up six days, it's longest winning streak in 13 months.
Inside the Dow's 1168+ point weekly gain
How the Fed and a series of trade barbs gave Wall Street a winning week.
Dow tops 26,000 on Chinese tariff delay, rate cut hopes
After six down weeks for the Dow, and four in a row for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, the major averages were finally on pace for some solid gains this week.