Dow Records Worst Week Since May Ahead of US Election Day
Wall Street started the week with massive losses as coronavirus cases spiked in the US and Europe. Investor sentiment remained tepid as various European countries reinforced lockdown measures, fueling concerns over a slowdown in the rebound of the global economy.
Wall Street Edges Higher as Big Banks Kickstart Earnings Season
Investors shifted their focus to the beginning of the earnings season last week. US stocks started the week with a bang despite the stalled talks over fresh fiscal stimulus and rising covid-19 infections. Markets also turned their attention to the
US Stocks Spike on Trump’s Improving Health, Stimulus Talks
News of improvement in US President Donald Trump’s health after testing positive for covid-19 helped Wall Street record sharp gains at the start of the week. Investors welcomed the news of Trump’s discharge Monday night from Walter Reed Medical Center.
Wall Street Notches Gains Despite Trump Testing Covid Positive
Although Wall Street got off to a strong start last week, the momentum soon faded with President Trump and first lady Melania Trump testing positive for covid-19. Donald Trump will now remain in quarantine, adding to the uncertainties around the
US Stocks in Red for Fourth Straight Week, Even Though Nasdaq Ends Losing Streak
After recording losses for three straight weeks, US stocks started another week on a downturn. Although some positive momentum kicked in later in the week, the rise was not enough to offset the heavy losses. Tech stocks bucked the trend
Wall Street Settles Lower Despite Fed Maintaining Interest Rates Near Zero
Last week started with a bang on Wall Street, as stocks looked to recover their previous week’s losses. However, the euphoria didn’t last long. Stocks pared back gains as the week progressed, with continued investor concerns around the slow pace