Since its mid-February high, the S&P 500 has fallen by 7%, with 3% of that decline coming last week. … [+] The Magnificent 7 has retreated by almost 16% since mid-December. (Photo credit should read CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images) Future Publishing via Getty Images Since its mid-February high, the S&P 500 has fallen by
Trevor Jennewine | The Motley Fool Historically, February in a post-election year has been the worst month for the U.S. stock market, according to Carson Group. Indeed, the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) declined 1.4% last month as disappointing economic data and concerns about potential tariffs weighed on the stock market. Is the February dip a
Data released Wednesday showed activity in the services sector increased in February. The Institute for Supply Management’s services index registered at 53.5 in February, up from January’s 52.8 reading and above the 52.5 economists had expected. Readings above 50 indicate an expansion in activity, while those below 50 reflect a contraction. Meanwhile, the ISM’s prices
Now that the Trump administration has imposed 25% tariffs on goods from Canada, the Canadian government is levying tariffs in return. But other measures are also being examined and one notion the Canadian government should consider is suspending patent rights held by U.S. companies, including pharmaceutical companies, according to Richard Gold, a professor of law
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 06: Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President … [+] Donald Trump arrives to speak during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 06, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Americans cast their ballots today in the presidential race between Republican nominee former President Donald
Bonds the word on wooden cubes getty Here’s where I see stocks now: Yes, we’ve got some legitimate concerns as some economic warning signs appear—and run up against the tech-driven optimism that’s powered stocks to lofty heights. The result? Volatility. So today we’re going to look at a couple quick moves we can make to
lobal prices soared to an all-time high this week as many investors, including individuals at home, turn to the precious metals as a safe haven asset amid geopolitical and global economic uncertainty. Gold hit a record US$2,942.70 [Rp 48.1 million] per ounce in Asian spot trading on Tuesday, marking an increase of 11.2 percent since
Two fresh inflation readings for the month of January showed prices increased more than Wall Street had expected but economists found positive news for markets and the Federal Reserve within the details. When evaluating categories from both the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) that feed into the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge,
Anjana Anil | Reuters S&P 500 posts best week since Trump’s election U.S. stocks rallied on Friday with the S&P 500 and Dow notching their biggest weekly percentage gains since early November… and the Nasdaq registering its best week since early December. Gold prices jumped to a over two-month peak on Tuesday, supported by a