Stocks and Markets

Last week, U.S. stocks posted their biggest weekly gain in two months after the consumer price index data and bank earnings reports eased investors’ fears.

U.S. stocks fell for a second straight week. The Fed raised interest rates and signaled that more increases would follow despite rising signs of a recession.

U.S. stocks retreated last week. Service industries grew while inflation proved sticky, fueling fears of the Fed pushing the terminal interest rate higher.

U.S. stocks rose after Fed Chair Powell hinted that the Fed might raise interest rates by 0.50% in December, lower than the 0.75% investors had feared.

The S&P 500 fell 0.6% after losses from rising interest rates and recession worries reversed the gains in stocks from weaker-than-expected inflation.

U.S. stocks surged after inflation rose less than expected, leading investors to believe the Fed may be less aggressive in raising interest rates.

U.S. stocks gave ground as stronger-than-expected job creation, and Fed Chair Powell’s comments on the outlook for interest rates unsettled investors.