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The funniest possible outcome of the December Fed meeting

One plausible result of December's vote would create a stunning irony.

Axios · Nov 21, 2025

S&P Futures Climb on Fed Rate-Cut Hopes, U.S. PMI Data in Focus

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are trending up +0.46% this morning as sentiment improved following dovish comments from a Federal Reserve official.

Barchart · Nov 21, 2025

Weak US Job News Undercuts the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell by -0.49%. The dollar retreated on Thursday after a report from Challenger showed US job cuts in October surged by 175% y/y, the most in 22 years, bolstering the outlook for the Fed to keep cutting interest rates. Also, the dollar is...

Barchart · Nov 6, 2025

Stocks Settle Mixed as Tech Rally Loses Steam

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed up +0.01%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.51%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.43%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +0.01%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Oct 3, 2025

Dollar Falls as US Government Remains Shutdown

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.12%. The ongoing shutdown of the US government weighed on the dollar as the shutdown entered its third day on Friday. The longer the shutdown is maintained, the more likely the US economy will suffer, and GDP growth will stagnate, a...

Barchart · Oct 3, 2025

Hiring data suggests an unusual economic dynamic at play

In the absence of a jobs report, the ADP report was this week's headliner.

Axios · Oct 3, 2025

Stocks Supported by AI Spending Boom

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.40%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.84%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.07%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +0.37%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Oct 3, 2025

Dollar Pressured by US Government Shutdown and Weak Services News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.19%. The ongoing shutdown of the US government is bearish for the dollar as the shutdown enters its third day today. The longer the shutdown is maintained, the more likely the US economy will suffer, and GDP growth will stagnate. The...

Barchart · Oct 3, 2025

Stocks Climb on Rampant AI Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.29%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.45%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.18%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +0.27%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Oct 3, 2025

Nasdaq Futures Gain on AI Optimism

December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are trending up +0.31% this morning as another round of major AI deals and partnerships boosted sentiment.

Barchart · Oct 3, 2025