US Markets- In Focus

  

Markets could fare well this week on economic indicators

08/24/2009

The coming week could offer some important perspective on whether an economic rebound is on the way, with stock markets still apparently benefiting from Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke''s Friday comments...  Read the full story

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Despite market gains, consumer confidence low
-08/12/2009
The stock market has rebounded considerably in recent months, including a gain of over 130 points on Wednesday. However, consumers are far from...  Read the full story

SEC announces new short selling regulations
-07/28/2009
The Securities and Exchange Commission is planning to crack down on short selling in the stock market with an eye on promoting financial stability....  Read the full story

Markets respond to housing boost
-07/23/2009
The stock market responded favorably on Thursday to a reported increase in existing home sales.

In late afternoon trading, the Dow Jones...  Read the full story

Consumer confidence fell in recent weeks
-07/10/2009
One reason for recent weakness in the stock market, not to mention oil prices, has been a sudden decline in consumer optimism.

On Friday,...  Read the full story

BIS remains concerned about economic prospects
-06/29/2009
One major financial organization is said to be suggesting that financial products could be regulated like drugs in order to reduce the chance of future bouts of market instability.

A...  Read the full story