[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] 1. Moving the Markets Stocks closed lower as investors digested weaker-than-expected economic growth and the latest statement from the Federal Reserve that indicated policymakers were still grappling with when to begin raising interest rates. Continuing with Fed matters, The Federal Reserve gave a slight signal today that it could raise interest rates at any meeting, opening …
Stocks Rise On Bullish Economic Outlook
[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] 1. Moving the Markets All the major indexes closed higher today as stocks jumped up across the board on fresh signs the economy is growing stronger, signaled by a positive GDP report. The Dow added 1.3%, the S&P 500 rose 0.6% and the Nasdaq finished up 0.4%. Investors are still a little uneasy though as to …