Breaking News: Stocks rose for the 7th straight month in August, furthering a Wall Street run that has more than doubled the value of the S&P 500 since its pandemic low.

View in browser | nytimes.com   BREAKING NEWS Stocks rose for the 7th straight month in August, furthering a Wall Street run that has more than doubled the value of the S&P 500 since its pandemic low. Tuesday, August 31, 2021 5:22 PM EST The ascent looks out of step with the reality of the pandemic in many parts of the U.S., but most investors are confident of two things: The Federal Reserve will keep interest rates at rock-bottom levels, possibly for years to come, and the federal government won't be shy about spending heavily to keep the recovery going. Read the latest   ADVERTISEMENT You received this email because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Breaking News Alerts. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times Get the NYT app Change Your Email Privacy Policy Contact Advertise California Notice The New York Times Company, 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018