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Equities rally as virus surges in U.S.
Major U.S. equity indices pushed higher on the week, as positive developments in the hunt for effective COVID-19 treatments and a vaccine improved investor sentiment.
U.S. equities cap an end to a stellar quarter
In a holiday-shortened week, market participants received a deluge of economic data releases that largely suggested a recovering U.S. economy and improving consumer sentiment.
Rising infection count sends U.S. equities lower
The major U.S. equity indices moved lower on the week as fears of a resurgence of COVID-19 in the U.S. dominated headlines and soured investor sentiment.
Powell speaks to Congress
After a slow start to the week, the major U.S. equity indices moved higher on the week as hopes for a strong reopening of the U.S. economy boosted investor sentiment and outweighed fears...
U.S. equities fall as virus fears return
After rallying in recent weeks, the major U.S. equity indices moved lower on the week as renewed fears of a second wave of COVID-19 infections dominated headlines and soured investor sentiment.
May non-farm payroll report smashes expectations
The major U.S. equity indices marched higher on the week, notching a third consecutive week of gains, as better-than-expected economic data and the continued reopening of the U.S. economy improved...
U.S./China relations worsen
Tensions between the U.S. and China continued to rise last week as the introduction of a yet-to-be-drafted national security bill threatened the “one country, two systems” arrangement.
U.S. equities rise on vaccine hopes
The major U.S. equity indices moved higher on the week as optimism over the prospects of the development of an effective COVID-19 vaccine buoyed investor sentiment despite rising tensions between...
U.S./China tensions reignite
Major U.S. equity indices moved lower on the week as weakening domestic economic data and rising geopolitical tensions soured investor sentiment and jeopardized hopes for a V-shaped economic recovery.
Unemployment rate spikes to 14.7%
Major U.S. equity indices moved higher on the week, snapping a two-week streak of losses, as optimism grew over the prospects of effective COVID-19 treatments and vaccines.
U.S. economy contracts in the first quarter
The major U.S. equity indices moved lower on the week as weak domestic economic data and rising tensions between the U.S. and China soured investor sentiment.
Congress passes another spending bill
The major U.S. equity indices fell last week as fears of a prolonged global slowdown soured investor sentiment despite the passing of a $484B federal spending bill.
Equities rise amid weak economic data
Despite weak domestic economic data, the three major U.S. equity indices moved higher for a second consecutive week as hope for a swift reopening of the U.S. economy improved investor sentiment.
Fed provides more stimulus
Global equities surged last week with the three major U.S. equity indices gaining over 10% on the week as a perceived easing of the COVID-19 outbreak in global hotspots outweighed worsening data.
Jobless claims set new record
The major U.S. equity indices fell last week, capping an end to their worst quarterly performance since 2008, as renewed fears of a prolonged economic disruption weighed on investor sentiment.
Congress passes stimulus bill
The Federal Reserve continued to deploy aggressive and extensive measures to mitigate the economic impact of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Fed, Congress provide stimulus
Global equities plummeted again last week as fears of a prolonged economic slowdown as a result of the COVID-19 virus took center stage and outweighed significant monetary policy changes.
Fed cuts target range to 0% - 0.25%
In a dramatic move on Sunday evening, the FOMC announced that it moved the target range for Federal Funds down to 0% - 0.25% and cut the discount window rate 1.50% to 0.25%.
Yields plummet amid virus fears
In one of the most volatile trading weeks on record, the major U.S. equity markets moved modestly higher, and U.S. Treasury yields plummeted.
Equities, yields tumble as virus fears mount
Global equity indices plummeted last week, sending the three major U.S. equity indices into correction territory, as the worsening COVID-19 outbreak dominated headlines.