S&P 500 Extend Losses On Dimming Prospects of Last Minute Debt Deal

Benchmark indexes extended losses as negotiators struggled to find a common ground with the U.S. federal government default estimated only seven days away. The yield on 2-year Treasury notes stayed above 4%.

With U.S. Debt Ceiling Talks Entering Critical Phase, Investors Face Rising Risks of U.S. Debt Default

Stocks ran in the headwinds of debt ceiling talks with neither side ready for a compromise, suggesting that if there is a deal it will be struck only at the last minute. Global markets are bracing for elevated volatility as the unknown debt default deadline approaches.

U.S. Stocks In Holding Pattern With All Eyes On Debt Ceiling Talks

Stock futures were flat in early trading as investors await an update on the debt ceiling talks. The U.S. continued to trade higher and extended a two-week rally.

Stocks Wavered, Treasury Yields Spiked After Debt Ceiling Talks Hit Realities and Approach Deadline

Amid growing anxieties as the deadline for the U.S. debt ceiling talks approached, stocks on Wall Street wavered, Treasury yields advanced and financial markets turned volatile. Market indexes in Japan, India, Germany and France closed at or near record highs.

S&P 500, Nasdaq Indexes Near One Year Highs, Treasury Yields Advanced After Rate Hike Worries Resurfaced

Benchmark indexes extended weekly rally and the Nasdaq index traded near a one-year high and the S&P 500 index near a 9-month high on debt ceiling talk optimism. The yields on 2-year and 10-year Treasury notes advanced to 2-month highs after rate hike worries resurfaced.

Wall Street Pins Hopes On U.S. Debt Deal This Weekend, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Extend 2-day Rally

Stocks on Wall Street extend gains for the second day in a row on the hopes that the U.S. debt ceiling talks are entering the final phase before the House vote as early as next week. Markets in Europe and Asia traded at or near record highs.

Debt Ceiling Talks In Focus Amid Cautious Optimism On Wall Street

Optimism about the debt ceiling talks prevailed in early trading on Wall Street as investors await details of the agreement to avoid the catastrophic debt default.

S&P 500 and Nasdaq Rebound 1% After Biden and McCarthy Vow to Avoid Default

Stocks accelerated gains on Wall Street after debt ceiling talks appear to be on track to reach an agreement and avert the looming federal government default on June 1.

Optimism Returned to Debt ceiling Talks, Housing Activities Fall

Debt ceiling talks optimism lifted market sentiment on the hopes of an agreement as early as this weekend. U.S. Treasury yields trended higher and crude oil prices slightly rebounded.

Global Markets May Be Too Optimistic About U.S. Debt Ceiling Talks

U.S. lawmakers may not have enough time to approve a yet to be finalized debt ceiling agreement as president Joe Biden prepares to travel to meet leaders of G7 and Quad nations.

Stocks In Holding Pattern, Treasury Debt Cost Rises as Debt Ceiling Standoff Continues

U.S. stocks turned lower after the latest monthly retail sales data showed stretched consumer budgets and market sentiment was dented after Home Depot issued a cautious annual outlook.

Debt Ceiling Uncertainties Keep U.S. Stock Averages On Tight Leash

Major indexes traded in a tight range as lawmakers struggled to bridge differences and avert the looming federal government shutdown in two weeks.

Stocks Meandered Amid Debt Ceiling Turmoil, EU Approves Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard

Stocks on Wall Street lacked momentum and direction and investors looked ahead to a resolution of debt ceiling negotiations.

Global Markets On Edge With Both Sides Holding Firm In Debt Ceiling Negotiations

Market anxieties are growing with the lack of progress on debt ceiling negotiations as both sides defend their positions and are in no mood to compromise.

Debt Ceiling Turmoil and Regional Bank Worries Keep Investors On Defensive

Stocks lacked direction on the final day of a volatile week as focus shifts to debt ceiling uncertainties and wider fallout from the regional banking crisis.