US stocks climb amid signs government may avert shutdown

(NEW YORK) -- U.S. stocks climbed in early trading on Thursday, advancing amid signs the federal government may avert a shutdown and recovering some of the losses suffered during an escalating trade war.The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 230 points, or 0.6%, while the... Read More.

Consumer sentiment sours amid trade war, recession fears: Survey

(NEW YORK) -- Consumer attitudes soured in March alongside slumping markets and growing concern about a possible recession, University of Michigan survey data on Friday showed. Sentiment worsened more than economists expected.The figure marked the third consecutive month of dampening consumer attitudes, data showed.Expectations... Read More.

Stock market teeters amid trade war, recession fears

(NEW YORK) -- U.S. stocks teetered in early trading on Wednesday, posting shaky performance amid an escalating global trade war and concerns about a possible recession.After some initial modest gains, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 330 points, or 0.8%, while the S&P 500... Read More.