Category: Standard & Poor’s Corp

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.
S&P 500 Pushes Past Previous Record After Inflation Report

Investors seized on the latest inflation report as another sign that interest rates could be cut his year, helping push the S&P 500 past its March record.
The Stock Market Is Back in Rally Mode

Investors seized on the latest inflation report as another sign that interest rates could be cut his year, helping push the S&P 500 past its March record.
S&P 500 Closes Above 5,000 for First Time

The index is up TK percent this year.
Why Bonds Are Still Essential Investments

Stocks command most of the attention. But even after the latest U.S. debt downgrade, bonds are steady, essential investments, our columnist says.
Credit Markets Are Creaking, Creating Economic Uncertainty

Analysts warn that bankruptcies and defaults could jump as the world adjusts to higher interest rates.
U.S. Debt Default Could Damage Nation’s Credit Rating

If the government misses an interest payment, even by a few hours, its creditworthiness will suffer, possibly for a long time.
UBS and Other Bank Stocks Fall After Credit Suisse’s Firesale

The New York Times – Business:
Investors are still spooked after UBS bought its Swiss peer, with confidence in the banking sector in short supply.