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Information overload. Stocks stood still yesterday as investors digested a trove of economic information from the Eurozone and the US, all suggesting different things. Political tensions are running hot in Washington adding some stress to the markets, though they have been largely written off as...

So swings the pendulum. On Friday, stocks looked to finish up the week on a positive note and things went bad with trade talks sending them into the red. Despite a week full of news, both positive and negative, stocks had a relatively quiet ride.

In digestion. Stocks closed mixed yesterday, giving up earlier gains as investors digested the Fed’s latest policy change. Now that the market got what it wanted in a rate cut, traders are wondering when the next one will come.

A mixed bag. Stocks had a mixed close yesterday after the Fed lowered target interest rates but would not commit to anything beyond. The Fed’s move was expected by the market but many were hoping for more stimulus, if at least a sign.

Over a barrel! Stocks sold off yesterday in response to the drone strike on Saudi Oil fields that took place over the weekend. Energy stocks traded up while fuel-dependent companies were punished.

Nice and easy does it every time. With both sides playing nice, sentiment on trade is improving propping up equities. Stocks closed mixed and virtually unchanged on Friday as investors await the Fed and attempt to figure out a new strategy,