Standard & Poor’s 500-Stock Index – Page 7

Some Calm Returns to Asian Markets Even as Trade Tensions Escalate

Stocks rise in China after Beijing announces support measures a day after market plunges triggered by tariffs imposed by President Trump.

By Joe Rennison Danielle Kaye and Claire Fu

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What Is a Bear Market? Are We in One?

A bear market occurs when stocks fall 20 percent from a recent peak. As global markets continue their meltdown, here’s what it means for your money and the economy.

By Jenny Gross

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Stocks Are Set to Extend Sharp Fall

Futures on the S&P 500, which allow investors to trade the index before regular trading begins on Monday, added to last week’s sell-off.

By Joe Rennison

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Wall Street’s Decision Makers Brace for More Chaos After Markets Plunge

The financial titans who backed Trump are now dealing with the fallout from his tariffs. They spent the weekend surveying the damage of last week’s major sell-off.

By Rob Copeland Lauren Hirsch and Maureen Farrell