Stocks, bonds and commodities markets are all sending different signals. While the S&P 500 actually rose this week, oil prices fell along with bond yields, signs that investors are worried about the economy.
Category: Standard & Poor’s 500-Stock Index
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What Are Markets Saying About the World?
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Stocks on Wall Street Rally, Even as Worry About Regional Banks Continues
The New York Times – Business:The S&P 500 climbed by midday, but shares of First Republic Bank and other regional lenders continued to slide.
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Wall Street rises on relief over banks and inflation.
The New York Times – Business:A rebound in bank stocks provided a pause in the market panic over the health of the financial system.
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Regional Bank Stocks Rebound as Panic Appears to Pause
The New York Times – Business:Banking stocks that were hammered in the wake of the collapse of two midsize banks recovered on Tuesday as investor fears seemed to ease.
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With Wall St. Jumpy Again, the Jobs Report Could Offer Some Clarity
The New York Times – Business:Investors keep flipping between worrying about the economy and seeing an end to the turmoil. The jobs report on Friday, and a report on inflation next week, might provide direction.
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How the Lab Leak Theory Could Strain U.S.-China Relations
The New York Times – Business:The U.S. Energy Department’s report identifying the Wuhan Institute of Virology as the likely source of the coronavirus has already generated pushback in Beijing.
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Why Investing at the Last Moment Can Hurt Your Returns
The New York Times – Business:You can still put money in an I.R.A. for 2022, and that’s better than not investing at all. But an early start would have given you a great advantage, our columnist says.
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Stocks Sink for Third Straight Week
The New York Times – Business:A turn in the market has eroded the sharp rally at the start of the year, as investors have fretted about recent signals suggesting a resurgence in inflation.
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Why a Strong Economy Is Making Stock Investors Jittery
The New York Times – Business:After stocks jumped more than 6 percent in January, the tone shifted markedly this week as a steady flow of data showed the economy continued to run hot.
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The Uneasy Dance Between the Markets and the Fed
The New York Times – Business:Exuberance in financial markets is likely to only strengthen the Federal Reserve’s resolve and shake up those very markets, our columnist says.
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Stocks Slip as Inflation Story Gets More Complicated
The New York Times – Business:The prospect of a drop in the pace of inflation has recently boosted hopes that the Federal Reserve will soon stop increasing interest rates.