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Stocks Finish Mostly Higher on Earnings Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed up by +0.38% on Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +1.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.13%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) rose +0.33%, and December E-mini...

Barchart · 22h ago

Dollar Retreats on Weak US Housing News and Stock Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) tumbled to a 2.5-week low on Tuesday and finished down by -0.25%. The dollar retreated on Tuesday, pressured by a rally in the Chinese yuan to a 4-year high. Weak US housing news on Tuesday was also bearish for the dollar after US Sep housing...

Barchart · 23h ago

Stocks Rebound on Strong Earnings and Lower Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up by +0.60% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +1.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.12%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) are up +0.60%, and December E-mini...

Barchart · Oct 20

Strength in Chipmakers and AI-Infrastructure Stocks Lead the Broader Market Higher

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up by +0.57% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.52%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) are up +0.58%, and December E-mini...

Barchart · Oct 19

Dollar Pushes Higher as French Social Unrest Weighs on the Euro

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up by +0.10% today. Political risk and social unrest in France are weighing on the euro, benefiting the dollar. However, the dollar fell from its best level after the US Oct NAHB housing market index fell more than expected to a 14-year low. The...

Barchart · Oct 19

Could France’s debt troubles tip Italy into recession?

Rising borrowing costs and political uncertainty are putting France’s finances under pressure. Oxford Economics warns that a severe bond-market shock could push both France and Italy into recession in 2027, although a debt crisis remains outside its central forecast.

Euronews · Oct 19

Stocks Supported by a Rebound in Chipmakers and AI-Infrastructure Companies

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up by +0.51% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.17%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.20%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) are up +0.48%, and December E-mini...

Barchart · Oct 19

Stock Indexes Finish Sharply Lower as Tech Stocks Plunge

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed down by -1.09% on Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down by -0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -2.50%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) fell -1.14%, and December E-mini...

Barchart · Oct 16

Dollar Weakens on Reduced Fed Rate Hike Chances This Month

The dollar index (DXY00 ) tumbled to a 2-week low on Friday and finished down by -0.19%. The dollar came under pressure Friday after Fed Chair Powell refrained from providing guidance on monetary policy or the economy during a speech at the annual IMF meeting in Bangkok. Mr. Powell’s lack...

Barchart · Oct 16

Stock Indexes Mostly Lower as Chipmaker Weakness Persists

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.06% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.44%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.96%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) are down -0.10%, and December E-mini...

Barchart · Oct 16