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Dollar Falls With T-Note Yields and Stronger Stocks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday fell by -0.35%. The decline in T-note yields Thursday weakened the dollar’s interest rate differentials and undercut the dollar. Also, the strength in stocks Thursday reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. Losses in the dollar were limited by stronger-than-expected US economic news on weekly...

Barchart · Oct 24, 2024

Dollar Slips as T-Note Yields Fall and Stocks Strengthen

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.26%. Strength in stocks today has reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, a decline in T-note yields today has weakened the dollar’s interest rate differentials and undercut the dollar. Losses in the dollar were limited by stronger-than-expected US economic news...

Barchart · Oct 24, 2024

Stocks Climb Before the Open on Upbeat Tesla Earnings, U.S. PMI Data in Focus

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are up +0.46%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are up +0.72% this morning as risk sentiment got a boost after Tesla posted its biggest quarterly profit in over a year, while investors geared up for U.S. business activity data and the next…

Barchart · Oct 24, 2024

Stocks Recover and Settle Mixed on Strong Earnings Results

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Tuesday closed down by -0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down by -0.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +0.11%. Stocks recovered from early losses on Tuesday and settled mixed. Better-than-expected...

Barchart · Oct 22, 2024

ECB Chief Lagarde Invites Trump To Visit After Central Bank Criticism

ECB President Christine Lagarde said Tuesday that Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump should pay a visit to the institution's Frankfurt headquarters following his recent criticism of central banks.

International Business Times · Oct 22, 2024

Dollar Supported by Higher T-Note Yields and Euro and Yen Weakness

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday rose by +0.06% and posted a fresh 2-1/2 month high. Higher T-note yields Tuesday supported modest gains in the dollar. Also, Tuesday’s news that showed that the Oct Richmond Fed manufacturing survey rose to a 4-month high was bullish for the dollar. In addition,...

Barchart · Oct 22, 2024

Stocks Under Pressure on Reduced Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by -0.34%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.25%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.22%. Stocks today are moderately lower as a jump in global bond...

Barchart · Oct 22, 2024

Weak Stocks and Higher Bond Yields Boost the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up slightly by +0.05% and posted a fresh 2-1/2 month high. Today’s retreat in stocks is boosting liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, today’s news that showed that the Oct Richmond Fed manufacturing survey rose to a 4-month high is bullish for the...

Barchart · Oct 22, 2024

European Commodities: Is Nickel Approaching a Trough as Bearishness Peaks?

Coffee prices sink, while China weighs on tin and nickel.

Barchart · Oct 22, 2024

Stocks Close Mostly Lower as Bond Yields Jump

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Monday closed down by -0.18%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down by -0.80%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +0.18%. Stocks on Monday settled mixed. A jump in bond yields undercut...

Barchart · Oct 21, 2024