Category: Standard & Poor’s Corp

Stocks and Bonds Fall on Trump’s Greenland Threats

The S&P 500 dropped over 1 percent Tuesday morning, its lowest decline at the start of the trading day since April, when President Trump first announced his sweeping tariffs.
Will the A.I. Boom Continue to Drive Up Stocks in 2026?

The boom in artificial intelligence was the biggest driver of gains in the stock market. That could pose a risk in 2026.
S&P 500 Nears a Record, But Can the Rally Last?

Investors have seemingly shrugged off trade tensions and geopolitical turmoil, but the gains in the stock market don’t tell the whole story.
Stocks Notch Gains After More Tariff Whiplash

After exempting Chinese imports of smartphones, chips and other electronics, President Trump said on Sunday the carve outs were only temporary.
Stocks Fall as Tariff Pause Fails to Quell Wall Street’s Worries

A day after recording its best gain since 2008, the S&P 500 fell 3.5 percent on Thursday, showing that fears about tariffs hampering economic growth were still alive.
Another Rocky Day in Markets: Stocks in Asia Resume Their Slide

With the S&P 500 nearing a bear market, shares in Asia decline as China and other major U.S. trading partners await the start of significantly higher tariffs.
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.
Stocks Fall Further as Concern About Tariffs Deepens

Markets in Asia reflected investors’ continued worries about the economic disruption of President Trump’s trade policies.
Does the Fed Share the Stock Market’s Worry About the Economy?

So far, the Federal Reserve has avoided commenting on the increasingly uncertain outlook, but investors are waiting to see whether it changes its projections on Wednesday.
Investors Punish France Over Budget Turmoil

The country’s borrowing costs have soared over worries that a political showdown in Parliament over spending cuts and tax increases could topple a fragile government coalition.
Stocks Fall as Wall Street’s Election Enthusiasm Subsides

The post-election rally has lost steam, with the S&P 500 down 2 percent for the week. But major stock indexes are still up since Election Day.
Trump May Claim Credit for Stock Surges, but the Reality Is Far More Complicated

On Wall Street, claims that a president is responsible for the fate of the stock market are largely dismissed as bluster.