U.S. stock market drops amid coronavirus fears

As Coronavirus cases spread throughout the world, the fear and uncertainty is taking a drastic toll on the financial markets. Meg Oliver reports.

• Feb 27, 2020
• 2:20

Expert explains markets' coronavirus dip

Panic over a coronavirus outbreak could send the stock market into its worst week since the 2008 financial crisis. The Dow Jones industrial average saw its worst one-day point drop in history on Thursday as it lost an entire year’s worth of gains over the course of a week. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the likely economic fallout.

• Feb 28, 2020
• 3:05

Wall Street has worst week since 2008

Coronavirus fears caused stocks to fall for the seventh straight day. Traders blamed the lack of consistent message from the Trump administration. Nikki Battiste reports.

• Feb 28, 2020
• 1:30

Coronavirus' impact on the U.S. economy

Coronavirus quarantines in China have had a significant impact on the global economy. In Los Angeles, where 40% of all shipped imports enter the country at the U.S.' largest port, traffic is slowing down and affecting job earnings as factory shutdowns are taking a toll on the supply chain. Everything from the automotive industry to the toy industry are taking a hit. Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to explain how U.S. consumers could feel the economic impact of the coronavirus.

• Mar 6, 2020
• 4:29

U.S. economy reels from coronavirus outbreak

The spreading coronavirus outbreak is costing investors trillions. On Wall Street, it was another wild week. Michael George reports.

• Mar 7, 2020
• 2:15

Stock trading reopens after steep drop

Fear about the unknowns of coronavirus and other factors sparked a steep plunge on Wall Street Monday morning, triggering a temporary halt in trading. Axios markets reporter Courtenay Brown joins CBSN to explain what's behind the sell-off.

• Mar 9, 2020
• 5:35

How to talk to kids about racism

Headlines across the country referred to Monday’s stock market plunge as "Black Monday," one of many ways racism has become entwined in American culture. CBS News contributor Ibram X. Kendi won a national book award for his book tackling America's long history with racism. Kendi is now teaming up with author Jason Reynolds to rework it for a younger audience, "Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You: A Remix of the National Book Award-Winning Stamped from the Beginning." The duo joins "CBS This Morning" to preview the book, aimed at readers aged 12 and older.

• Mar 10, 2020
• 7:11

CBS News Special Report: Trading halted

A plunge on Wall Street triggered a trading halt Thursday morning, in the wake of President Trump's decision to impose a travel ban on most of Europe amid the global coronavirus outbreak. Anthony Mason anchors this CBS News Special Report.

• Mar 12, 2020
• 6:28

Economist: Coronavirus recession "likely"

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down 10% on Thursday, its worst day since 1987. The Dow went from a record high to a downward bear market in just 19 days -- its fastest slide since 1931. Greg Ip, the Wall Street Journal's chief economics commentator, said a recession is "likely." He broke down the signs that point to an economic downturn and what the government can do to try and prevent it on "CBS This Morning."

• Mar 13, 2020
• 3:56

Special Report: Trading halted as stocks plunge

Wall Street halted trading Monday morning for the third time in the past two weeks amid continued alarm about the impact of coronavirus. Anthony Mason anchors a Special Report with reporting from CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang and business analyst Jill Schlessinger.

• Mar 16, 2020
• 7:07

Coronavirus sparks more market volatility

Stock markets are down again Wednesday morning as fears about the coronavirus have led to investor uncertainty. Melissa Armo, CEO and founder of The Stock Swoosh, joins CBSN to talk about what's been happening.

• Mar 18, 2020
• 3:58

Senators sold off stocks before market spiral

Four U.S. senators reportedly sold stocks before the coronavirus sent markets plunging. Republican Senator Richard Burr sold up to roughly $1.7 million in mid-February, days after penning an op-ed assuring Americans that the U.S. was prepared to handle the disease. No charges have been filed and there is no evidence any of the four senators had insider information. Nancy Cordes reveals who the other Senators are and breaks down the details surrounding the accusations.

• Mar 20, 2020
• 2:37

Stocks open down after historic plunge last week

U.S. markets were down Monday morning despite the Federal Reserve announcing unprecedented measures to stabilize the markets. Melissa Armo, C.E.O. and founder of the Stock Swoosh, joined CBSN to talk about what's happening on Wall Street.

• Mar 23, 2020
• 5:58

Stocks tumble Friday morning

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped again Friday morning after rallying earlier this week. Melissa Armo, C.E.O. and founder of The Stock Swoosh, joined CBSN to talk about what's happening on Wall Street.

• Mar 27, 2020
• 13:15

Stock market up Friday despite coronavirus

The stock market jumped Friday despite the coronavirus pandemic because of optimism about a potential treatment and plans for reopening the country. Yahoo Finance reporter and anchor Akiko Fujita joined CBSN with details.

• Apr 17, 2020
• 5:00

U.S. economic fallout continues during pandemic

The Dow has jumped 2.2% on Wednesday, making it the biggest monthly gain since 1987. However, the economy is in a tailspin due to the coronavirus outbreak. Weijia Jiang reports.

• Apr 29, 2020
• 2:26

Smart investing during market volatility

Individual investors — many of whom are first-time traders — are taking advantage of the coronavirus stock market turmoil and opening record numbers of online brokerage accounts, according to the Wall Street Journal. Courtney Dominguez, senior wealth advisor at Payne Capital Management, joins CBSN to share some smart investing strategies during uncertain times.

• Apr 30, 2020
• 5:10

The disconnect between the jobless rate and the stock market

The coronavirus crisis "is hitting the lower 60% of the economy much harder than it's hitting the upper 40% of the economy," market analyst Frances Stacy said.

• May 8, 2020

Stocks rise in April while economy slows

The markets closed lower on the first day of May, but in April stocks rose even while the economy slowed. Yahoo Finance anchor and reporter Akiko Fujita joined CBSN with the latest on the markets. 

• May 2, 2020
• 5:46

Oil prices plunge below zero as demand collapses

Traders are wary of getting stuck owning crude with nowhere to store it, as tanks are nearing storage capacity.

• Apr 20, 2020

Gilead stock surges as market rallies behind remdesivir drug

Stocks spiked amid hopes the U.S. economy could reopen and promising early results for a remdesivir drug trial.

• Apr 17, 2020

OPEC, oil nations agree to unprecedented production cut

Stocks tumbled despite the historic cut of almost 10 million barrels, ushered in through President Donald Trump's efforts.

• Apr 13, 2020

Senator to dump her stocks after coronavirus sales uproar

Lawmaker denies wrongdoing in trades she and her husband, who heads New York Stock Exchange, made before market crash.

• Apr 8, 2020

Stocks drop for the week as layoffs spook Wall Street

The Dow slumped on Friday after U.S. employers cut 701,000 more jobs than they added, the first drop in a decade.

• Apr 3, 2020

Stocks suffer their worst quarter since 2008

"This is the fastest move in history from an all-time high to a bear market," one finance pro commented.

• Mar 31, 2020

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