The Latest Breaking News from BOJ

Stock Index Futures Climb as Apple and Intel Provide a Boost, U.S. PCE Inflation Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are up +0.46%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are up +0.73% this morning as solid earnings from Apple and Intel buoyed sentiment, while investors geared up for the release of the Federal Reserve’s first-line inflation gauge.

Barchart · Jan 31, 2025

Dollar Weakens and Gold Rallies as Bond Yields Tumble

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday fell by -0.18%. The dollar is under pressure from falling bond yields as the 10-year T-note yield dropped to a 6-week low Thursday, which weakened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. Also, Thursday’s strength in stocks reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar also...

Barchart · Jan 30, 2025

Dollar Slides and Gold Jumps to a Record High as Global Bond Yields Fall

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.30%. The dollar is under pressure from falling bond yields as the 10-year T-note yield dropped to a 6-week low today, which weakened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. Also, today’s strength in stocks has reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. The...

Barchart · Jan 30, 2025

Stocks Set to Open Mixed With All Eyes on Fed Rate Decision and Big Tech Earnings

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are down -0.15%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are up +0.27% this morning as market participants braced for the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and U.S. megacap tech earnings.

Barchart · Jan 29, 2025

S&P Futures Gain Ahead of FOMC Meeting, U.S. Economic Data and Earnings on Tap

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are trending up +0.42% this morning, partially rebounding from yesterday’s dramatic selloff, while investors awaited the start of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting as well as a flurry of U.S. economic data and corporate earnings reports.

Barchart · Jan 28, 2025

Stocks Steady Before the Open After Tech-Fueled Selloff, FOMC Meeting on Tap

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are up +0.09%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are up +0.16% this morning, stabilizing after yesterday’s dramatic selloff, while investors awaited the start of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting as well as a flurry of U.S. economic data and corporate earnings…

Barchart · Jan 28, 2025

Subsiding Tariff Risks Hammer the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday fell by -0.53% and posted a 5-week low. President Trump’s softening approach toward tariffs is undercutting the dollar after he told Fox News Thursday evening that he would “rather not” use tariffs against China. Strength in the euro also weighed on the dollar after...

Barchart · Jan 24, 2025

Dollar Slumps on President Trump’s Softer Tariff Stance

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.60% and posted a 5-week low. President Trump’s softening approach toward tariffs is undercutting the dollar after he told Fox News Thursday evening that he would “rather not” use tariffs against China. Strength in the euro also weighed on the dollar...

Barchart · Jan 24, 2025

Stock Markets Build On Trump Rally, Yen Climbs After BoJ Rate Hike

In a much-anticipated speech via video link at the Davos World Forum in Switzerland, Trump pushed for lower interest rates and said he would cut taxes for companies investing in the United States while imposing tariffs on those who do not.

Latin Times · Jan 24, 2025

S&P Futures Tick Lower With U.S. PMI Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are trending down -0.21% this morning, taking a breather after the benchmark index scaled a fresh peak, while investors geared up for U.S. business activity data.

Barchart · Jan 24, 2025