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Stocks began September by soaring more than 2.5 percent after strong U.S. and Chinese manufacturing reports relieved some of the mounting worries over the global economy. Bank of America and Caterpillar rose.
With jobs and housing not recovering, traders are girding for a tough third quarter. With gridlock likely in Washington, a major stimulus program seems off the table. Renewal of the Bush tax cuts is likely, but will not be very stimulative by itself. Most traders are even doubtful that further quantitative easing by the Fed is unlikely to be a big help, as low rates are not producing buyers in housing.
Stocks ended mixed Tuesday after the Fed released minutes from its last meeting saying the economy would have to get much worse before it provided more support. Boeing and Intel fell.
Stocks were mixed Tuesday after the Fed released minutes from its last meeting saying the economy would have to get much worse before it provided more support. .
Stocks were trading higher Tuesday after a conflicting batch of economic data including a slight boost in consumer confidence. Investors remain concerned about the economy's direction, and trading was thin. Intel, Boeing fall.
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