U.S. stock futures rose on Monday even as U.S. coronavirus cases continued to surge. Dow stock Boeing jumped more than 3% in the premarket.
The U.S. Federal Reserve bought $428 million in bonds of individual companies through mid-June, making investments in household names like Walmart and AT&T.
In the three months since a slew of programs were announced, the Fed has loaned out just $143 billion, or a mere 6.2% of its total firepower.
Stocks fell sharply as the increasing number of newly confirmed coronavirus cases dampened expectations of an economic recovery.
More than 700 U.S. cities plan to delay or cancel infrastructure projects because their budgets are drained.
While the announcement of the program provided a lift to Wall Street, there now are worries that sentiment could be getting carried away.
Economists say the latest jobless claims report shows adds weight to calls for the extension of expanded unemployment benefits.
European stocks closed lower on Thursday afternoon after the Bank of England expanded its bond-buying program and held interest rates steady at 0.1%.
Stocks in Asia Pacific were mixed on Thursday as investors continued to weigh the implications of a recent uptick in coronavirus cases.
As market trading soars in spite of coronavirus and stock deals like the planned one from bankrupt Hertz attract notice, SEC Chair Jay Clayton says the need for financial literacy is greater than ever.
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell testified before the House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday afternoon.
Dow futures jump Wednesday, one day after the Dow Industrials soared more than 500 points.
Dow futures jump Wednesday, one day after the Dow Industrials soared more than 500 points. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell testifies virtually to Capitol Hill again.
The Fed chairman repeated warnings about the economy during the first day of his semiannual testimony before Congress.
Dow futures surged Tuesday, building on Wall Street's major reversal that saw the Dow erase a 760 point decline to close nearly 160 points higher.
Dow futures surged Tuesday, building on Wall Street's major reversal that saw the Dow erase a 760 point decline to close nearly 160 points higher.
It was the third straight gain for the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq COmposite.
The Federal Reserve's economic outlook isn't so much pessimistic as it is uncertain.
As the coronavirus pandemic threatens the global economy, the debate over whether negative interest rates could spur economic growth has once again come to the forefront.
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