Stock Markets Close Higher After Volatile Trading Day
- European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde expressed inflation concerns in a speech.
- US stock futures rose in early trading, suggesting a higher open for markets.
- Major US stock indexes fluctuated but ultimately closed higher, ending a six-day losing streak for the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
- Several stocks showed notable moves, including a drop in shares of Walgreens and gains for major airlines.
- Financial markets tincluding stocks, bonds, oil, and cryptocurrencies received ongoing live coverage throughout the day from Barron's.