Wall Street held firm even though stock markets around the world sank after scary swings in China, as euphoria about possible stimulus for the world’s second-largest economy gave way to disappointment. Stocks tumbled 9.4% in Hong Kong, marking their worst day since the 2008 global financial crisis.

U.S. stocks are steadying themselves on Tuesday as falling oil prices release some of the pressure that’s built up on the market. The S&P 500 was 0.8% higher in afternoon trading and clawing back most of its loss from the day before.

U.S. stocks are slipping after Treasury yields hit their highest levels since the summer. The S&P 500 fell 0.3% in afternoon trading Monday, though it’s still close to its all-time

U.S. stocks are clawing back some of their losses from the day before as falling oil prices release some of the pressure that’s built up on the market. The S&P

Wall Street pushed higher early Tuesday even though Hong Kong's Hang Seng market plunged more than 9% after Beijing refrained from major spending initiatives as China's economy slows.