Major market statistics for the New York and Nasdaq Stock Exchanges, volatility indexes, U.S. dollar, and commodities
U.S. markets got a boost from
solid housing data -- which helped overshadow a lackluster manufacturing report and falling crude prices. Here are the major market statistics for the New York and Nasdaq Stock Exchanges, volatility indexes, the U.S. dollar, and commodities for Monday, Aug. 17, 2015. To read more about the big drivers and stock stories behind today's trading, check out
Schaeffer's Market Recap: Dow Jones Industrial Average Ends Higher as Housing Trumps Manufacturing.