Indexes moved between negative and positive territory throughout the session, with investors keeping their eyes on the U.S. Treasury market. The Fed flagged an expected slowdown in the economy last week and decided against raising interest rates this year. The S&P 500 financial index ended down 0.4 percent, falling for a fifth straight day, its longest losing streak this year. Apple shares fell 1.2 percent and were the biggest drag on indexes. The S&P 500 posted nine new 52-week highs and six new lows; the Nasdaq Composite recorded 25 new highs and 101 new lows.

Source: Ethiopian News March 25, 2019 21:00 UTC