Dow Rises Nearly 1%, Building on Friday's Gains
The Dow Jones Industrial Average led an afternoon move higher that handed the index a 2.5% gain over the past two sessions. The index gained 0.9%, while the S&P 500 rose 0.6% and the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.3%.
Recession fears are mounting - Powell's stances on these 4 issues could dictate America's economic path in months ahead
The Federal Reserve will hold its benchmark interest rate steady at its meeting this week, economists say, as it remains in a "wait-and-see" mode until the effects of President Donald Trump's policies on the economic outlook become clearer.
Trump Team Explored Simplified Plan for Reciprocal Tariffs
Instead of equalizing tariff rates with every nation, Trump's team debated sorting trading partners into tiers.
Iran to Face 'Consequences' if Houthis Continue Attacks, Trump Threatens
The U.S. president's threat raises questions about whether he would risk a wider Mideast war over disruptions to global commerce.
Wall Street's Fear Gauge Shows Worry, Not Panic
The VIX has been above 20-a level associated with volatile markets and losses for shares-for the past 11 trading days.
Retail Sales Rose 0.2% in February but Miss Expectations
Sales rose modestly, offering reassurances that while consumer spending has slowed this year, it hasn't buckled.
Trump-Putin Talks to Follow Weeks of Diplomatic Turbulence Over War
The U.S. president said land and power plants will be among the areas he will discuss Tuesday with the Russian leader.
U.S. Tariffs to Slow Global Economy, Boost Inflation, OECD Says
Higher U.S. tariffs on imports are set to slow economic growth and push inflation higher around the world, with further increases threatening an even more severe downturn.
Stocks Haven't Traded at These Levels Since September
Market gains that started last fall, when polls showed President Trump taking a narrow lead in the election, have been erased.
Investors Were Confident Heading Into 2025. That Was a Bad Sign.
Confidence is framed as a good thing when it comes to the economy, but it's a signal of impending stock market weakness when unusually high.
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March 18, 2025 01:00 ET (05:00 GMT)
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