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Former England selector Ed Smith takes on new role with ECB

Smith will serve as a non-executive director on the ECB board

The Independent UK · Apr 22

Stocks Supported by Iran Ceasefire Extension and Strong Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.84%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.76%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.28%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.80%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Apr 22

Dollar Slips as Strength in Stocks Curbs Liquidity Demand

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.03%. The dollar gave up an early advance today and turned lower after a rally in stocks reduced liquidity demand for the dollar, following President Trump's announcement that he will indefinitely extend the ceasefire with Iran. Also, lower T-note yields today...

Barchart · Apr 22

Dollar Weakens on Hopes US-Iran Peace Talks to Resume

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.05%. The dollar gave up an early advance on Monday and turned lower after the New York Post reported that Vice President Vance is on his way to Pakistan for talks with Iran, and that President Trump is open to meeting...

Barchart · Apr 20

Dollar Climbs as US-Iran War Tensions Rise

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.08%. The dollar is climbing today on ramped-up tensions in the Middle East after Iran on Saturday said the Strait of Hormuz was closed for shipping following a refusal by the US to lift a naval blockade of Iran's vessels. Also,...

Barchart · Apr 20

Stocks Soar on Middle East Peace Prospects

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed up +1.20%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +1.79%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.29%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +1.20%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Apr 17

Dollar Drops on Middle East Peace Optimism

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell to a 7-week low and finished down by -0.15%. The dollar came under pressure Friday in hopes that an end to the war in Iran is near, curbing safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, Friday's rally in stocks has reduced liquidity demand...

Barchart · Apr 17

Euro Zone Inflation Risks Escalate As ECB Signals Persistent Price Pressures

The European Central Bank is facing renewed scrutiny over its inflation outlook as new signals point to lingering price pressures across services and energy-sensitive sectors.

International Business Times · Apr 17

S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Soar to Record Highs as Middle East Tensions Ease

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.28%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +2.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.326%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +1.35%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Apr 17

Dollar Sinks as Iran Says Hormuz is Open

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today fell to a 7-week low and is down by -0.45%. The dollar is under pressure today in hopes that an end to the war in Iran is near, curbing safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, today's rally in stocks has reduced liquidity demand for...

Barchart · Apr 17