Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P Live Updates for March 1

Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P Live Updates for March 1

The stock market powered ahead amid a renewed rally in technology companies, with traders also sifting through the latest remarks from a slew of Federal Reserve speakers for clues on the interest-rate path. The S&P 500 topped 5,100 — hitting its 15th record this year. Traders looked past weak economic data amid bets policymakers will … Read more

USD: US Dollar to Withstand Threats From Crypto, Yuan, Fed’s Chris Waller Says

USD: US Dollar to Withstand Threats From Crypto, Yuan, Fed’s Chris Waller Says

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said the US dollar is likely to keep its preeminent status globally despite recent threats from cryptocurrencies, the rise of the euro and China’s promotion of its own yuan. “I do not expect to see the US dollar lose its status as the world’s reserve currency anytime soon,” Waller said … Read more

Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P Live Updates for December 1

Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P Live Updates for December 1

Wall Street turned a blind eye on Jerome Powell’s attempt to curb bets on rate cuts, with stocks and bonds climbing on speculation the Federal Reserve will stay put this month and ease policy in 2024. While the Fed chief said officials are ready to hike further if needed, he also noted policy is “well … Read more