Elevate your local knowledge
Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!
US stocks advance in midday trading as concerns ease of a sudden reduction in Fed stimulus
NEW YORK, N.Y. – US stocks are rising as investors judge that the economy still isn’t growing fast enough for the central bank to cut back on its stimulus program.
Last month the Standard & Poor’s 500 index logged its first monthly decline since October after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the central bank could ease back on its stimulus this year if the economy continues to recover.
The Dow Jones industrial average was up 146 points, or 1 per cent, at 15,054 at midday Monday.
The S&P 500 was up 17 points, or 1.1 per cent, at 1,623. The S&P 500 had its best first half of a year since 1998, returning 13.8 per cent with dividends reinvested.
The Nasdaq composite was up 44 points, or 1.3 per cent, at 3,447.
News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Join the Conversation!
Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?
You must be logged in to post a comment.
