Stocks Retreat to Start Holiday-Shortened Week
Major stock indexes posted a second straight daily drop since reaching records. The Dow industrials declined 0.4%, or 162 points.
Cook says Fed has to move carefully before cutting interest rates
Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook on Monday said the central bank needs to take a "careful approach" in deciding when to cut interest rates, but she gave few clues on the timing or size of any reductions.
Israel Cancels Visit to Washington After U.S. Abstains on U.N. Cease-Fire Resolution
The unusual U.S. move, which allowed resolution to pass, signaled the Biden administration's growing frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Sales of new homes inched down in February
New home sales at 662,000 annual rate in February versus 664,000 in the prior month.
China reportedly seeks to block Intel, AMD and Microsoft tech from being used in government computers
Beijing has introduced new procurement guidelines that seek to promote use of Chinese tech
Are Chinese Tech Stocks Value Plays Now?
Investors are excited about U.S. artificial intelligence, less so about cash-generating Chinese tech. That might-eventually-create some opportunities.
Fed Rate Outlook Looks Just Right for Banks
Banks look forward to relief on deposit costs but have no desire to go back to zero rates.
The Short-Vol Trade Is Back: Why Some Investors Think It's Driving Tranquility in Markets
Investors are pouring money into derivative-income funds that sell options contracts to juice income.
The Wacky Negative Interest-Rate Experiment Ends With a Thud
A supposed central-bank innovation never gained traction economically but went on for more than a decade anyway. What was gained?
The $27 Trillion Treasury Market Is Only Getting Bigger
More debt, different buyers and increased regulation pose challenges.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
03-25-24 1915ET
