Markets Try to Rally For Second Day as Pandemic Stimulus Plans Advance
U.S. equities markets tried to stage a rally for the second day in a row amid signs that the federal government’s stimulus efforts are advancing and will soon reach hard-hit consumers and businesses.
Early Friday, Dow and NASDAQ futures trading on Friday pointed to hopeful signs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank into the red about 15 minutes into the trading session but then rebounded.