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Dollar Little Changed on Lower Bond Yields and Stock Weakness

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.01%. The dollar on Friday gave up most of an overnight advance and finished little changed. The dollar spiked higher in overnight trade after US officials said Israel launched a retaliatory air strike against Iran in response to Iran’s rocket and...

Barchart · Apr 19, 2024

Nasdaq Posts a Record High on Strength in Chip Stocks

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up +0.42%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.43%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.60%. Stocks on Tuesday settled moderately higher, with the...

Barchart · Dec 26, 2023

Markets Today: Stocks Modestly Higher in Thin Holiday Trade

Morning Markets March E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ES H24) are up +0.09%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH2 4) are up +0.15%. Stock index futures this morning are modestly higher in thin holiday trade, with markets in Europe and parts of Asia closed for Boxing Day. Stocks are supported...

Barchart · Dec 26, 2023

Stocks Fall on Weak Earnings and Soft Economic News

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.36%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.24%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.84%. Stocks this morning are moderately lower on some disappointing...

Barchart · Nov 21, 2023

Stocks Settle Higher on Strong Corporate Earnings and Lower Bond Yields

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Tuesday closed up +0.28%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.17%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.93%. Stocks on Tuesday settled moderately higher, with the S&P...

Barchart · Nov 7, 2023

Stocks Climb on Lower Bond Yields and Positive Corporate Earnings

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.31%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.22%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.86%. Stocks today are moderately higher, with the S&P 500...

Barchart · Nov 7, 2023

Stocks Rebound as Bond Yields Turn Lower

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up +0.59%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.35%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.84%. Stocks on Thursday posted moderate gains as technology...

Barchart · Sep 28, 2023

Dollar Slips on Weak U.S. Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell by -0.40%. The dollar came under pressure Thursday from weaker-than-expected U.S. economic reports on Q2 GDP and Aug pending home sales. Losses in the dollar accelerated on dovish comments from Chicago Fed President Goolsbee, who warned that policymakers were at risk of...

Barchart · Sep 28, 2023

Stocks Post Modest Gains as Price Pressure Ease in Germany

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.05%. Stocks this morning are modestly higher. Stocks are wavering...

Barchart · Sep 28, 2023

Stocks Recover Early Losses on Soft Landing Optimism for the U.S. Economy

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +0.40%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.46%. Stocks on Monday recovered from early losses and...

Barchart · Sep 25, 2023