Much of Wall Street’s gains for the day came at the end of trading, with about a third of the S&P 500’s rise happening in the final 20 minutes.
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Stocks rise and bond yields jump after the latest signs of a resilient economy
Yields jumped in the bond market after data showed the U.S. economy grew at a 2% annual rate in the first three months of the year, much stronger than the 1.3% rate earlier estimated.
Fed traders jack up bets on 2 hikes by year-end
Bonds sold off across the curve, with 2-year yields jumping 15 basis points to 4.86%. Swap markets now indicate a nearly 50% chance of a second Fed increase by year-end.
Wall Street’s best week since March comes to quiet close
A closely watched survey suggests consumers are paring back their expectations for upcoming inflation.
S&P 500 hits highest level in over year
The U.S. stock market is cruising on hopes the economy may avoid a recession and the Fed may soon take it easier on its hikes.
Wall Street leaps, nearly escapes bear market
Traders are largely expecting the Fed to hold interest rates steady at its next meeting in 2 weeks.
Stocks mostly slip after latest signs of slowing economy
Weaker-than-expected reports on the health of U.S. services industries and the job market send bond yields lower, too.
Wall Street snaps winning streak after weak economic data
Tuesday’s reports on job openings and factory orders may have heightened recession fears.
Stocks rally on Wall Street as bank fears ease further
Traders are largely betting the Fed will have to cut rates as soon as this summer, something that can act like steroids for markets.
Bank rules under review in wake of SVB failure, Fed official tells senators
The Federal Reserve is considering whether stronger bank rules are needed to prevent a similar bank failure in the future.