Stocks fall as coronavirus bill fails second vote

U.S. equity markets slid Monday after the Federal Reserve announced "extensive new measures" to support the U.S. economy.

Dow below 20,000 as stock plunge threatens Trump-era gains

The early selling comes as the Trump administration and Congress hammer out the details of a $1 trillion stimulus package.

U.S. now in recession expected to last until September, UCLA forecasts

The U.S. economy is in a recession expected to last through September, according to a revised forecast released Monday by UCLA that reflects rapid changes brought on by the coronavirus.

Financial markets in turmoil over fear of coronavirus lockdowns

JPMorgan Chase now is forecasting the U.S. economy will shrink at a 2% annual rate in the current quarter and 3% in the April-June quarter.

Stocks slide after Fed rate cut fails to stem market's dread as coronavirus spreads

Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street Tuesday after an emergency interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve failed to reassure markets racked by worries that a fast-spreading virus outbreak could lead to a recession.

Dow hits 29,000 for first time ever

The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed above 29,000 for the first time despite the December jobs report falling short of expectations. All three of the major averages were trading in record territory.