The S&P 500 was little changed on Wednesday, as fresh jobs data exacerbated concerns about the economy and appeared to distract from hopes of a compromise on President Donald Trump's controversial tariffs. The S&P 500 rose 0.2%, while the Nasdaq Composite edged up 0.1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 162 points, or 0.4%, after dropping more than 1,300 points over the past two sessions. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said late Tuesday that he expected an announcement on a deal with Canada and Mexico. Lutnick added earlier Wednesday that Trump was considering which...
gyrated on Wednesday amid ongoing uncertainties tied to President Donald Trump's controversial tariffs. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite added 0.2% and 0.4%, respectively. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rebounded by 181 points, or 0.4%, after plunging more than 1,300 points over the last two sessions. The three indexes swung between positive and negative territory for the day. If the averages end down, it would mark the third straight negative session for each. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said late Tuesday that he expected an announcement on an agreement with Canada and Mexico...
Wall Street's main indexes finished higher in choppy trading on Wednesday, as investors cheered the likely easing of trade tensions between the U.S. and major trading partners. Stocks turned positive after a report said President Donald Trump was considering a one-month delay of auto tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Equities extended gains after a White House announcement confirmed that Trump agreed to delay tariffs on some vehicles. Earlier, Wall Street had lost ground following mixed economic data and as investors also worried about a trade war. "We are on the tariff roller coaster," said...