Markets
Americans Finding “New Normal” in Economy 1
In recessions past we have surged back with renewed enthusiasm only to have our hopes dashed by a recessionary relapse. This time, the prospects for the U.S. economy seem so dire that there is little room for celebration or panic.
Wall Street Looking Up, America Looking Forward
Financial markets are looking forward to the start of a new month today. Even given the historical laziness of September trading investors will be happy to put August in their rear view.
Stocks Fall on Economic Data
Private investors were calling on the U.S. government to get its hand off private industry and let the natural market take its course. Now that the government has obliged this request and the private resurgence has fallen flat on its face investors are in a panic.
Stocks Poised for Weak Open
The outlook for the morning today is not so bright. The same concerns that investors simply shook off last week seem to be having a crippling effect on afterhours and overnight futures today. Around the world markets are having mixed results.
Wall Street Awaits GDP Data, Bernanke Speech
With Wall Street at a nearly two-month low, American investors face the possibility of yet another week of losses.
