Markets

Today’s US market Employment data was released this morning. Investors were on high alert for hints on February employment. By midday, both bonds and stocks were holding firm, but by the afternoon session, stocks began to falter. The problem wasn't the employment data. Bank stocks, especially regional

1. What Moved the Markets? Europe European stock markets saw gains as concerns over interest rates were overshadowed by signs of improving economic conditions. The pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index rose 1.43%, while major indexes such as Germany’s DAX Index climbed 2.42%, France’s CAC 40 Index