Stocks hadn’t fallen this far this fast since the early days of the coronavirus pandemic. A 9.1 percent drop in the S&P 500 is the steepest weekly decline since March 2020.
Category: Stocks and Bonds
S&P 500 Has Worst Day Since June 2020 as Trade War Sets Off Slump
The S&P 500 fell almost 5 percent on Thursday, its worst drop since June 2020, as President Trump’s higher-than-expected tariffs set off another round of economic worry.
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.
Trump’s Moves Are Boosting Stocks … Overseas
For years, the S&P 500 soared above the stock indexes of other countries. But since Trump’s inauguration, it has fallen 6 percent and is now trailing major markets in Europe and China.
S&P 500 Dips Into Correction as Stock Market Sours on Trump
The S&P 500 is now more than 10 percent below its last record high — a line in the sand for investors worried about a sell-off gathering steam.
Stock Market Remains Uncertain Amid Trump’s Whipsawing Tariffs and Budget Cuts
The administration’s whipsawing moves are leaving investors guessing. The risk is that this uncertainty comes at a real cost to the economy.
Stocks Slump as Trump Tariffs Take Effect
The S&P 500 added to recent losses in early trading. German automakers, many of which have plants in Mexico that make vehicles that are sold in the United States, were especially hard hit.
Businesses Are Betting on a Tax Cut Extension
The federal budget debate has big implications for the economy. Despite questions about the math, investors expect an extension of the 2017 tax cuts.
After DeepSeek Upended the Market, Is It Worth Investing in A.I.?
After the arrival of a less costly A.I. model from China, U.S. markets and academics are wrestling with the ultimate economic value of the technology.
JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs Report Big Profits
The largest banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs, reported bumper profits on Wednesday.