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Dollar Falls and Gold Soars to Record High on Dovish Fed Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.23%. On Friday, the dollar relinquished early gains and posted moderate losses on weak U.S. economic news and dovish Fed-speak. The Nov U.S. ISM manufacturing index contracted more than expected, a dovish factor for Fed policy. Losses in the dollar accelerated...

Barchart · Dec 1, 2023

Stocks Mixed Ahead of Fed Chair Powell

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.10%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.50%. Stocks this morning are mixed, with the Dow Jones...

Barchart · Dec 1, 2023

Markets Today: Stocks Slip Ahead of Speech from Fed Chair Powell

Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are down -0.16%, and Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are down -0.26%. Stock index futures this morning are mildly lower on some position squaring ahead of comments later today from Fed Chair Powell that may provide clues as to...

Barchart · Dec 1, 2023

Eurozone Inflation Falls To More Than Two-year Low

The annual rate of inflation in the eurozone fell to a more than two-year low in November, the EU's official statistics agency said Thursday.

International Business Times · Nov 30, 2023

Inflation in Europe falls to 2.4%. It shows interest rates are packing a punch

Europeans are again seeing some relief as inflation dropped to 2.4% in November, the lowest in more than two years

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023

Stocks Give Up Early Gains as Managed Health Care Companies Tumble

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed down -0.09%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.14%. Stocks on Wednesday relinquished early gains and settled mixed,...

Barchart · Nov 29, 2023

Dollar Recovers Early Losses on U.S. Economic Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.04%. The dollar on Wednesday recovered from a 3-1/2 month low and posted modest gains. The dollar rebounded after Wednesday’s economic news showed Q3 GDP was revised higher than expected. Also, an easing of consumer price pressures in Germany and Spain...

Barchart · Nov 29, 2023

Stocks Move Higher on Economic Optimism

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.40%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.22%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.51%. Stocks this morning are moderately higher, with the S&P...

Barchart · Nov 29, 2023

Markets Today: Stocks Push Higher on Economic Strength and Lower Bond Yields

Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are up +0.47% at a 3-3/4 month high, and Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are up +0.61%. Stock index futures this morning are moderately higher after Q3 GDP was revised higher and the Q3 core deflator was revised lower,...

Barchart · Nov 29, 2023

AI won’t steal your job—but it might cut your paycheck, Europe’s central bank says

Opportunities for younger and high-skilled workers could actually increase rather than vanish, thanks to AI.

Fortune · Nov 29, 2023