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Dollar Slips on Lower Bond Yields and Strength in Stocks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday fell by -0.07%. Friday's dovish comments from Boston Fed President Collins weighed on the dollar when she said she sees Fed rate cuts “soon” if inflation keeps falling. Losses in the dollar are limited as weakness in stocks boosted some liquidity demand for the...

Barchart · Aug 9, 2024

Stocks Continue to Rebound in the Afternoon Trading Session

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up +0.70%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.40%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.75%. US stocks today are trading higher. Akamai Technologies is up more than +10% after reporting...

Barchart · Aug 9, 2024

Stocks Waver on Mixed Corporate News

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up +0.17%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.16%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.19%. US stocks today are trading between modest gains and losses due to mixed corporate news....

Barchart · Aug 9, 2024

Stocks End Sharply Lower on War Jitters in the Middle East

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed down -1.46%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.24%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.66%. Stock indexes Friday closed sharply lower, with the S&P 500 falling to a 4-week...

Barchart · Apr 12, 2024

Dollar Rallies on Fed Divergence and Heightened Geopolitical Risks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.72% and posted a 5-1/4 month high. The divergence between the Fed and ECB is boosting the dollar and undercutting the euro, with the Fed expected to delay interest rate cuts and the ECB expected to begin cutting rates in June....

Barchart · Apr 12, 2024

Dollar Soars on Fed Divergence and Increased Liquidity Demand as Stocks Fall

The dollar index (DXY00 ) this morning is up by +0.71% at a 5-1/4 month high. The divergence between the Fed and ECB is boosting the dollar and undercutting the euro, with the Fed expected to delay interest rate cuts and the ECB expected to begin cutting rates in June....

Barchart · Apr 12, 2024

Technology Stocks Power the Broader Market Higher

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed up +0.74%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.01%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.65%. Stock indexes Thursday finished mostly higher, with the Nasdaq 100 posting a 1-week high....

Barchart · Apr 11, 2024

Dollar Sees Support from Outlook for the Fed to Delay Rate Cuts

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday climbed to a 4-3/4 month high and slightly higher. Higher T-note yields Thursday supported the dollar after the 10-year T-note yield rose to a 4-3/4 month high. Also, Thursday’s US weekly initial unemployment claims report fell more than expected to a 5-week low,...

Barchart · Apr 11, 2024

Fed's Collins: No Urgency For Rate Cut

Federal Reserve's Collins discusses current stance on interest rates and economic outlook, emphasizing data-driven decision-making and confidence in U.S. e...

Top News · Apr 11, 2024

Stocks Finish Lower Ahead of Thursday’s Core PCE Deflator Report

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed down -0.17%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.061%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.54%. Stock indexes on Wednesday posted moderate losses. Long liquidation pressure from recent record...

Barchart · Feb 28, 2024