The U.S. Federal Reserve voted Wednesday to hold interest rates at a 22-year high for a second straight meeting, as it moves to slow stubborn inflation without damaging the strong .
TORONTO - Canada's main stock index snapped a two-day rally as the technology sector was weighed down by plunging Nuvei Corp. shares following a critical report by a short seller.
2021/07/20 10:28 Trader Edward Curran, left, works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Friday, July 16, 2021. Stocks are off to a slightly higher start on Wal. Trader Edward Curran, left, works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Friday, July 16, 2021. Stocks are off to a slightly higher start on Wall Street Friday with an assist from several big technology companies. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) A surge in Delta variant infections sparked a broad sell-off on Wall Street on Monday as investors feared renewed COVID-19 shutdowns and a protracted economic recovery. All three major U.S. stock indexes ended the session sharply lower, with the S&P and the Nasdaq suffering their largest one-day percentage drop since mid-May.