The recent declines in the stock market contrasted with a jump in interest rates as investors pondered the effects of stronger-than-expected economic data on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy. While volatile interest rates historically have affected stock values,

There is a lot of news driving the market action Wednesday morning. Investors are digesting the December Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, especially given the Federal Reserve’s concerns about inflation being stubborn.

Goldman's fourth-quarter results will give investors a preview of what to expect this year, as investment banking and trading fees are both expected to rise.

Goldman Sachs said its profit more than doubled in the fourth quarter, boosted by companies’ growing appetite for dealmaking. Profit jumped 105% to $4.11 billion. That amounted to $11.95 per share, which was far better than the $8.

Goldman Sachs (GS) shares gained in premarket trading Wednesday after the bank reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results. The bank reported $4.11 billion in profit on $13.87 billion in revenue,