- Featured CommentariesMarket Daily UpdatesStock Market Today: March 20, 2026David M. Reimer | 03/20/2026
According to the futures market, the major domestic stock indexes look to open today’s trading on a negative note. Foremost, news regarding the military conflict in the Middle East, with the U.S.-Israel alliance pitted against Iran, is determining the general direction of share prices; overall volatility is elevated.
Market Daily UpdatesStock Market Today: March 19, 2025William G. Ferguson | 03/19/2026Equity futures are presaging a continuation of the selling when the U.S. stock market opens this morning, as investors weigh the Federal Reserve’s cautious outlook and rising oil prices.
Market Daily UpdatesStock Market Today: March 18, 2026John E. Seibert III | 03/18/2026Equity futures are largely flat this morning, as investors remain cautious ahead of the latest inflation data, which came in stronger than expected. Most eyes will be on the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision later today.
Market Daily UpdatesStock Market Today: March 17, 2026Mario Ferro | 03/17/2026Investors breathed a sigh of relief Monday, as lower oil prices temporarily eased inflation concerns. The major indexes moved higher yesterday, led by a 268-point (1.2%) rebound for the tech-laden NASDAQ. The S&P 500 was not too far behind, rising 67 points, or 1.0%, while the Dow Jones Industrials climbed 387 points, or 0.8%. Stock futures this morning were suggesting a slightly positive start to today’s trading.
Market Daily UpdatesStock Market Today: March 16, 2026Adam Rosner | 03/16/2026The U.S. stock market seems poised to move higher this morning, as traders prepare for a busy week ahead.