William Watts is MarketWatch markets editor. In addition to managing markets coverage, he writes about stocks, bonds, currencies and commodities, including oil. He also writes about global macro issues and trading strategies. During his time at MarketWatch, Watts has served in key roles in the Frankfurt, London, New York and Washington, D.C., newsrooms.
World indices overview: news from US 30, US 500, US Tech, JP 225, and DE 40 for 20 December 2024
Following the US Federal Reserve’s decision to lower the interest rate, stock indices saw the biggest decline since the late summer of 2024. Find out