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Dollar Climbs on Safe-Haven Demand from Middle East Tensions

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday rose by +0.40% and posted a 1-1/2 week high. Escalating Middle East tensions boosted safe-haven demand for the dollar Tuesday after Iran launched a missile attack against Israel. The dollar also has carryover support from Monday when Fed Chair Powell said the FOMC is...

Barchart · Oct 1, 2024

3 European Stocks to Watch as the EU Economy Strengthens

With inflation dropping to 2.2% in August 2024 and the potential for further interest rate cuts on the horizon, European markets could become more attractive as growth picks up. Thus, one could consider keeping an eye on fundamentally sound European stocks like Novartis (NVS), Unilever (UL), and Siemens Aktiengesellschaft (SIEGY).…

StockNews.com · Oct 1, 2024

Middle East Fears Weigh on Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by -1.04%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.72%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -1.52%. Stocks today are trading lower, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq...

Barchart · Oct 1, 2024

Eurozone Inflation Falls Below ECB Target, Rate Cut Expected

Eurozone inflation falls below ECB's target as energy prices decrease, potentially leading to further rate cuts.

Top News · Oct 1, 2024

Eurozone Inflation Falls Under 2% For First Time Since 2021

The eurozone's annual inflation rate fell to its lowest level in three-and-a-half years in September, official data showed Tuesday, dropping below the European Central Bank's two-percent target and fuelling expectations of a rate cut.

International Business Times · Oct 1, 2024

Stocks Recover Early Losses as US Soft-Landing Prospects Improve

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Monday closed up by +0.42%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +0.26%. Stocks on Monday shook off early losses and settled higher. Monday’s...

Barchart · Sep 30, 2024

Dollar Gains and Gold Falls as Powell Says Fed in No Hurry to Cut Rates

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday rose by +0.45%. The dollar Monday recovered from overnight losses and rallied moderately on hawkish comments from Fed Governor Bowman that reduced chances for a -50 bp rate cut at the November FOMC meeting when she said core inflation remains "uncomfortably" above the Fed's...

Barchart · Sep 30, 2024

ECB Chief Backs Bank Mergers Amid UniCredit, Commerzbank Talk

ECB chief Christine Lagarde said Monday that cross-border banking mergers in Europe were "desirable" to boost their competitiveness, despite mounting German opposition to a potential tie-up between Commerzbank and Italy's UniCredit.

International Business Times · Sep 30, 2024

Stocks Modestly Lower Ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s Comments

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by -0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.20%. Stocks today are mildly lower. Hawkish comments today from Fed Governor...

Barchart · Sep 30, 2024

Dollar Recovers Early Losses on Hawkish Fed Governor Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.15%. The dollar today recovered from overnight losses and is moderately higher on hawkish comments from Fed Governor Bowman that reduced chances for a -50 bp rate cut at the November FOMC meeting when she said core inflation remains "uncomfortably" above...

Barchart · Sep 30, 2024