After a week dominated by hopes and fears about Greece, investors will continue to follow the plight of the nation at the center of Europe's debt crisis as it enters another crucial week.
It was a day of reckoning for the stock market.
Stocks are soaring this year. Everywhere. And if you think the rally has been big in the U.S., just check out emerging markets.
U.S. stocks were set to decline at the open Friday as investors grew concerned about the latest obstacle in Greece's ongoing debt saga.
Investors have been betting on a Greek austerity deal all week, and now that it's finally here, they're breathing a sigh of relief. U.S. stocks closed modestly higher Thursday following a morning of choppy trading.
Rates on 30-year fixed mortgages remained at an all-time record low for the second week in a row.
U.S. stocks were poised for a higher start Thursday, as investors continued to focus on Greece, where political parties are negotiating austerity measures and reforms that are needed to secure more bailout funds and a default.
China's inflation rate rose in January, which may dash hopes that the country's central bank will soon take more action to support economic growth there.
Faced with a strong jobs report Friday, Republicans tried out a new rhetorical message: This isn't a disaster, but Ronald Reagan could have done better.
Stocks surged last week to their highest levels in years, but there are few key economic reports slated for the week ahead to sustain the rally.
The Great Recession has dealt Nevada a losing hand.
U.S. stocks rallied Friday, as investors cheered a much stronger-than-expected jobs report.
Companies are saying the job market is getting better. Workers are saying it's already kicked into high gear.
The January jobs report contains a slew of numbers that are likely to put a twinkle in the eye of Obama campaign staffers.
The recovery remains "frustratingly slow" in the United States, and now Europe's debt crisis is posing additional challenges, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told Congress Thursday.
American employers substantially stepped up their hiring in January, bringing the unemployment rate down for the fifth month in a row.
Investors are gearing up for a rally following a much stronger than expected report on January job growth.
U.S. stocks ended mixed Thursday as investors digested a cautious economic outlook from the chairman of the Federal Reserve one day before a key report on the job market.
First-time claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, a sign of more gradual improvement in the job market.
U.S. stocks were set for a timid open Thursday as traders await comments from Federal Reserve chair Ben Bernanke, and keep a wary eye on Greece's debt talks.
U.S. stocks rose Wednesday, but closed off the highs of the day, on a combination of improved economic data and easing concerns about Europe's debt crisis.
U.S. stocks were headed for a modestly higher open Wednesday, as investors welcomed stronger manufacturing data around the world.
January offered up an apology to discouraged investors.
Will investors, consumers and politicians be singing "Take this jobs report and shove it!" come Friday morning?
If you lose your job in Florida, chances are you won't find another one any time soon.
U.S. stocks recovered most of their lost ground Monday afternoon but struggled to pull out of the red as concerns over Greece continued to weigh on the market.
U.S. stocks are poised to open lower Monday, after the weekend came and went without Greek leaders reaching an agreement on a debt-relief deal.
The stock market is off to a good start this year, but next week brings a host of potential pitfalls that could slow the recent momentum.
U.S. stocks ended mostly lower Friday as jittery investors digested a weaker-than-expected economic growth report and as Europe's debt crisis still loomed in the background.
updated: Fri Jan 27 2012 11:22:00
Although Spain's unemployment numbers continue to grow, CNN's Al Goodman says it is not as bad as expected.
The number of Spaniards without jobs rose by more than half a million last year to reach 5.27m, or 22.85 per cent of the workforce, in the final quarter, according to the National Statistics Institute (INE).
U.S. stocks ended in the red Thursday as investors digested a mixed batch of corporate earnings results and remained cautious amid lackluster economic data and ongoing debt talks in Greece.
Thursday will be a busy day for markets, as investors prepare for an onslaught of U.S. economic data, debt talks continue in Greece and more than 200 companies report their quarterly results.
The economy is improving, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday, but not enough to warrant higher interest rates for at least two-and-a-half more years. The central bank indicated that it expects to keep the federal funds rate near historic lows until late 2014 -- an extension from the Fed's original pledge to keep rates low through mid 2013.
In an effort to be more transparent with the public, the Federal Reserve gave more insight into its planning tools Wednesday than ever before.
U.S. stocks shaved early losses and ended higher Wednesday afternoon after the Federal Reserve said it plans to keep interest rates near historic lows through late 2014.
Bond yields are slowly creeping up in the United States as the economy improves. But with a yield barely above 2%, the 10-year Treasury is still not that far above its all-time lows.
updated: Wed Jan 25 2012 11:51:00
The president says that in the last 22 months, businesses have created more than three million jobs.
On Tuesday night, President Barack Obama laid out an encouraging reminder of what America is all about: a country that succeeds when everyone gets a fair shot, when everyone does his or her fair share, and when everyone plays by the same rules. He talked about an America where hard work pays off, so that you can raise a family, save for the future, and create even better opportunities for your children.
U.S. stocks were poised for a quiet open Wednesday, as investors await the latest interest rate decision from the Federal Reserve and keep an eye on Greece's debt talks.
President Barack Obama discussed job numbers before and after he took office during Tuesday night's State of the Union address.
Freddie Mac is in the spotlight of the Republican presidential contest, as Mitt Romney attacks Newt Gingrich for his 2006 work for the mortgage finance firm.
It's a new year. And that means a new, and probably less divided, Fed.
The one thing Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich seem to agree on about Freddie Mac is that it played a significant role in the housing bubble -- and the subsequent financial meltdown that followed when it burst.
After three weeks of gains, investors could be in for a choppy week ahead, as earnings kick into high gear and Europe's debt crisis heats up.
Home sales ended a difficult year on a high note, resulting in a gain in full-year sales volume.
At first glance, South Carolina would seem to be in pretty bad shape.
U.S. stocks advanced for a third straight session Thursday, rising to fresh six-month highs, thanks to solid gains in financial shares.
Initial jobless claims fell to their lowest level in nearly four years, another sign of improvement in the long-suffering labor market.
New home construction slowed slightly in December after a strong November showing, but was still much more active than a year earlier.
Before U.S. stocks begin trading Thursday, investors have a lot to chew on.
Three people were killed and six were critically injured when a residential building collapsed in Havana, state television reported Wednesday.
Laurie Goodman is an apolitical number cruncher who has spent most of her 28-year career out of the public view, studying the minutiae of mortgage-backed securities (MBS) for big investment banks. She's long been a star among Wall Street insiders, however. She holds the record for the most top rankings for fixed-in-come research from the trade bible Institutional Investor.
Stocks in Europe and Asia rallied Tuesday following a report showing China's economic growth slowed, but not as much as had been feared.
The economy may be showing signs of improvement, but consumers are still skittish about shopping, according to a recent report.
Saturday's South Carolina primary should be all about the economy.
Asian markets moved lower on Monday unable to resist the downward trend of European markets that reacted negatively to the downgrade by rating agency Standard & Poor's of nine European nations.
Will European investors respond to the S&P's downgrade of nine European Union nations or follow the relative calm of U.S. investors?
Stocks sputtered Thursday, but managed to close the day slightly higher.
Consumers pulled back on their spending in December despite the holiday shopping season, according to a government report released Thursday.
U.S. stock futures got an early boost Thursday after Italy and Spain's first bond auctions of the year drew solid demand, calming fears about Europe's debt crisis. But futures quickly lost momentum after the release of weak economic reports from the U.S. government.
Chinese inflation edged down in December, setting the stage for a continuation of cautious policy loosening to support the slowing economy.
U.S. stocks recovered from earlier losses to end little changed Wednesday as concerns about Europe's weak economy and debt crisis weighed on the market.
The $64,000 question facing the global economy this year should be more accurately dubbed the 404,163 yuan question: Can China avoid a big slowdown in growth in 2012?
U.S. stocks advanced Tuesday, on the back of gains in global markets, as investors grew optimistic following upbeat comments about Europe and a decent start to quarterly corporate results.
U.S. stocks were headed for a higher open Tuesday, following some upbeat comments about Europe and a mildly decent start to quarterly earnings reports.
Investors are gearing up for the unofficial start of corporate earnings season, but they're also bracing for another round of bad headlines out of Europe.
U.S. stocks ended mostly lower Friday as worries about Europe's debt crisis dampened enthusiasm over a better-than-expected report on U.S. payrolls.
American employers stepped up their hiring in December, bringing the unemployment rate down again.
U.S. stocks were headed for a higher open Friday, following a stronger-than-expected jobs report.
"Hire more workers" appears to be a popular New Year's resolution for employers this year.
Stocks recovered from early losses to close mixed Thursday as investors weighed fears about Europe's debt crisis against upbeat reports on the U.S. economy.
Fears about Europe's debt crisis are bubbling to the top again, and are likely to keep pressure on U.S. stocks Thursday.
There's no shortage of debate as to whether the Obama administration and Congress have done the right things in attempting to avert a debt crisis and revive the stalled economy.
If you want the best odds of getting a job after graduation, don't major in architecture.
The starkly contrasting economic trajectories of countries inside the eurozone were highlighted on Tuesday as Germany reported unemployment at 20-year lows while Spanish jobless figures rose for the fifth consecutive month.
With a coal-fired power plant in the background, an environmental group released a report Tuesday disputing any link between tighter anti-pollution laws and a loss of jobs.
The Federal Reserve is about to give even more detailed forecasts about where it expects its key interest rate to be years from now.
U.S. stocks were headed for a rally on the first day of 2012, as investors welcome stronger manufacturing reports out of emerging economies.
If there is one state where the economy might not be issue No. 1, it's Iowa.
Spain's new government announced a series of spending cuts Friday intended to bring down the country's soaring deficit amid concerns over the European debt crisis.
updated: Fri Dec 30 2011 15:20:00
CNN's Richard Quest talked to Belen Chiloeches about Spain's economic problems and the outlook for 2012.
U.S. stocks rose Thursday in a thinly-traded session as investors focused on signs of strength in the economy before calling it a year.
U.S. stocks were poised to open slightly higher following a report on jobless claims that came in higher than expected but remained below a key level.
It may not be over yet, but retailers are breathing a sigh of relief and celebrating a successful holiday season, thanks to a last-minute surge in sales.
Economists are a bit more optimistic about the U.S. economy as 2011 comes to a close. But only a bit.
Sears Holdings on Tuesday reported a sharp drop in holiday sales compared to a year ago, and said the results will force it to close 100 to 120 Sears and Kmart stores.
Don't call it a comeback just yet, but investors brought holiday cheer to the stock markets pushing the S&P 500 back into positive territory for 2011 and the Dow up 6% for the year.
The modest housing market winning streak continued as the Census Bureau reported Friday that sales of new homes rose again in November to an annualized rate of 315,000.
U.S. stocks finished a quiet session higher Thursday, after a stronger-than-expected reading on unemployment boosted investor optimism. The Dow Jones industrial average climbed 62 points, or 0.5%, the S&P 500 rose 10 points, or 0.8%, and the Nasdaq ticked up 21 points, or 0.8%.
Happy holidays, homebuyers! You just got a very nice present.
The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits dropped to their lowest level since April 2008, boosting optimism in the job market.
U.S. stocks were set to open higher on Thursday, as investors weighed improving jobs data with a weaker final reading on economic growth. Dow Jones industrial average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures were all higher ahead of the opening bell, but the indicators came off their earlier highs. Stock futures indicate the possible direction of the markets when they open at 9:30 a.m. ET.
updated: Wed Dec 21 2011 09:57:00
Spain's new prime minister faces a financial crisis and pressure to fix the economy. CNN's Al Goodman reports.
U.S. stocks surged Tuesday as concerns about the European debt crisis eased and investors welcomed signs of strength in the U.S. housing market.
Conservative leader Mariano Rajoy won the investiture in Spain's Parliament Tuesday to become the country's next prime minister.
Richard M. Kovacevich is the retired Chairman & CEO of Wells Fargo. William M. Isaac is Global Head of Financial Institutions at FTI Consulting and former Chairman of the FDIC. The views expressed are their own.
U.S. stocks poised for higher open Tuesday, but investors remain cautious as they await developments in Europe.
The week ahead on Wall Street could be a choppy one, as investors remain worried about the debt crisis in Europe.
The European crisis is a potential job-killer for the United States and could hit pensions and 401(k)s, Federal Reserve officials told Congress on Friday.
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