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Market volatility, at the atomic level

Feb 3, 2016
Volatility is millions of little choices made by a giant community of investors.
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange at the end of the day on January 15, 2016 in New York City.
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Weekly Wrap: Oil prices and the global economy

Jan 15, 2016
Sudeep Reddy and Catherine Rampell join Molly Wood to recap the week that was.

What is a stock market correction, anyway?

Jan 14, 2016
Until recently, pullbacks were a normal part of the market.

China's trading day lasted only 14 minutes

China's stock index fell by 7 percent in just 14 minutes Thursday — what's going on?

Weekly Wrap: 2015's stock market and the gig economy

Jan 1, 2016
Cardiff Garcia and Nela Richardson join Molly Wood to recap the week that was.

When markets are turbulent, it's time for Rule 48

Sep 1, 2015
This obscure little element of the NYSE playbook helps take the stress out of trading

Just how strong are those fundamentals?

Aug 27, 2015
Even though the markets are roiled, the U.S. economy is solid. Right?

For public good, not for profit.

How volatile is the market? Let's consult the VIX

Aug 26, 2015
We ask Robert Whaley, the father of the index, what all that 'noise' is about.

No, the economy is not like a roller coaster

Aug 26, 2015
Comedian and Buzzfeed writer Sam Weiner on stopping the simile in its tracks.

Getting caught up in Wall Street's safety nets

Aug 26, 2015
Volatility puts safeguards to the test.