Stocks and Markets

U. S. stocks extended their losing streak. Growth stocks came under pressure. Bond yields jumped on concerns the Fed would forcefully control inflation.

U. S. stocks fell for a second straight week in 2022, weighed by disappointing earnings reports from banks and weaker-than-expected economic data.

U. S. stocks fell in the opening week of 2022, weighed by fears of Fed tightening. The 10-year Treasury note yield rose while the yield curve steepened.

Stocks closed at a record high as fears of omicron variant impacting the economy eased. The annual increase in the consumer price index hit a 39-year high.

The S&P 500 ended the week down, weighed by worries of the Fed removing monetary stimulus rapidly and the omicron variant impacting the economy.

The S&P 500 ended higher, boosted by technology and retailer stocks. Continuing inflation worries and returning COVID jitters kept gains in check.

U. S. stocks fell 0.3%. Increasing worries of prolonged inflation sapped investor sentiment after the passage of the infrastructure bill lifted spirits.

The Fed’s patient stance on tapering, a robust October jobs report and Pfizer’s COVID pill data helped U. S. stocks close the week at record highs.

U. S. stocks ended October at a record high as earnings reports continued to impress and President Biden reached a deal on the social spending bill.