Stocks retreat after 2 days of gains as investors worry consumers will hurt economy’s recoveryNEW YORK — The fear on Wall Street is that nervous consumers are going to short-circuit the economic recovery. Housing starts rebound in May while inflation stays in check; signs of stability at low levelsWASHINGTON — Fresh signs that the economy is stabilizing — though at very low levels — emerged Tuesday in reports that home construction rose more than expected last month and wholesale prices remain in check. Stocks slightly lower as falling dollar, rising commodities weigh on investorsNEW YORK — Growing fears over a falling dollar and rising commodity prices kept the market’s spring rally on hold Tuesday. Stocks flat as investors weigh positive data on housing against worries about economyNEW YORK — Investors remain cautious but are finding some room for optimism a day after a stock market slide. Rate cuts have not helped, says industryNEW DELHI - The recent rate cuts by the central bank have not helped the corporate sector as banks have not lowered their lending rates, an industry lobby said Sunday. |