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Balancing act. Stocks rose yesterday as investors awaited some comforting words from lawmakers on economic stimulus. Oil rallied on news that President Trump may intervene in the spat between energy heavyweights Saudi Arabia and Russia.

Hunkering down. Stocks experienced another selloff amidst continuing fear of a recession. The selling was not limited to stocks as bonds, commodities, and even gold found their way onto the chopping block.

Financial medicine. Stocks rallied yesterday as the administration shared its plans to heal the sickening economy. The Fed continued to roll out stimulus for banks and added a package for corporations as well.

Below deck. Stocks were hit hard yesterday after traders digested economic news over the weekend and Chinese economic numbers were worse than expected. A regional Fed report showed manufacturing conditions in the region deteriorated by a record amount confounding fear in yesterday’s trade.

Winter in springtime. Stocks rallied in an epic snapback on Friday in response to Government action. The move in stocks almost made up for the prior day’s loss which was the largest single day percentage loss since 1987.

Aches aplenty. Stocks were hit hard yesterday after being disappointed by Wednesday night’s Oval Office speech and the ECB’s keeping rates steady. The Fed stepped in with a massive liquidity package which was only met by a brief applause before the selling intensified into the close.