Economy/Business News Alert: Markets close higher after a volatile day of trading

---------------------------------------- Economy/Business News Alert: Markets close higher after a volatile day of trading August 9, 2011 4:07:26 PM ---------------------------------------- U.S. stock markets closed sharply higher after a volatile day of trading in which stocks swung wildly after the Federal Reserve said that it would keep interest rates low until mid-2013. The Dow Jones industrial average closed up 4 percent, or 430 points, while the S&P 500, a broader measure of stocks, rose 4.8 percent, or 53 points. http://link.email.washingtonpost.com/r/TNGYL1/JI3QAU/HRGBX9/H0UBP4/SIXWD/XL/h For more information, visit PostBusiness.com ---------------------------------------- Get a unique daily review and analysis of the debt, deficit and economy debate. Sign up for Behind the Government Showdown: http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn?node=admin/email/express&action=subscribe&newsletter_code=GVTSHTDN ---------------------------------------- Get breaking news alerts sent to your mobile phone. Sign up by texting NEWS to 98999. To unsubscribe, click here ---------------------------------------- ©2011 The Washington Post Company Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, DC 20071