The Latest Breaking News from BOJ

Dollar Slides on Weak U.S. Manufacturing Activity

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.52%. The dollar retreated on Friday after economic news showed the U.S. Nov S&P manufacturing PMI fell more than expected. Also, strength in the euro Friday weighed on the dollar after the German Nov IFO business climate rose more than expected...

Barchart · Nov 24, 2023

Stocks Waver on Mixed Economic News and Stronger Bond Yields

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.02%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.31%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.30%. Stocks this morning are mixed, with the Dow Jones...

Barchart · Nov 24, 2023

Stocks Fall as Powell Dampens Hopes the Fed is Done Raising Rates

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed down -0.81%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.65%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.82%. Stocks on Thursday posted moderate losses. Stocks were under...

Barchart · Nov 9, 2023

Dollar Recovers Early Losses and Moves Higher as T-Note Yields Strengthen

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday rose by +0.20%. The dollar on Monday recovered from a 1-1/2 month low and posted moderate gains. Strength in T-note yields on Monday was bullish for the dollar. Also, hawkish comments from Fed Vice Chair Brainard helped the dollar recover early losses when she...

Barchart · Nov 6, 2023

Stocks Strengthen on Hopes Fed Rate Hikes Are Done

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.22%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.41%. Stocks today extended last week’s rally, with the Dow...

Barchart · Nov 6, 2023

Markets Today: Stocks Gain on Carryover from Hopes Fed Is Done Tightening

Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are up +0.16%, and Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are up +0.17%. Stock index futures this morning are slightly higher on positive carryover from last Friday when the weaker-than-expected U.S. October payrolls report and Oct ISM services report showed...

Barchart · Nov 6, 2023

Dollar Tumbles on Speculation the Fed’s Rate Hikes Are Over

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday fell by -0.70% and posted a 1-week low. The dollar was under pressure Thursday after Wednesday’s post-FOMC meeting comments from Fed Chair Powell bolstered speculation the Fed is done with its rate hiking cycle. Losses in the dollar accelerated on Thursday’s U.S. economic reports...

Barchart · Nov 2, 2023

Stocks Climb on Hopes the Fed is Done Raising Interest Rates

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.53%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.49%. Stock indexes this morning are moderately higher, with the...

Barchart · Nov 2, 2023

Markets Today: Stocks Recover Overnight Looses on Weak ADP Report

December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are up +0.05%, and the Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are up +0.06%. Stock index futures this morning recovered from overnight losses and are slightly higher after the Oct ADP employment change rose less than expected, a dovish factor for Fed...

Barchart · Nov 1, 2023

Dollar Strengthens as Yen Tumbles after Dovish BOJ Outcome

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday rose by +0.50%. Weakness in the yen supported the dollar as the yen Tuesday tumbled to a 1-year low against the dollar after the BOJ maintained record low-interest rates and reaffirmed its bond-buying program. Also, weaker-than-expected Eurozone economic news weighed on the euro to...

Barchart · Oct 31, 2023