US stocks rise after encouraging economic updates and an easing of oil prices

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date March 4, 2026, 12:01 p.m.
Last Updated March 4, 2026, 12:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/04/us-stocks-rise-economy-oil-prices/

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NEW YORK — The U.S. stock market is recovering Wednesday from two days of punishing swings after oil prices stopped spiking and reports gave encouraging updates on the economy. The S&P 500 rose 0.7% in morning trading and is on track to claw back the majority of its loss since the war with Iran beg...