Stock-market investors around the world were digesting the first interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve, but history suggests the start of rate-cutting cycle by the world's largest central bank may not represent "a major turning point" in relative strength between the U.

U.S. stocks edged further into record heights on Wall Street after shaking off a bumpy start to the day. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 0.2%, adding to its own record.

Stock-market indicator with a near-perfect track record is flashing a ‘buy’ signal. Here are the most volatile days for stocks before the election, according to the options market. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures are dipping 0.1%.