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Dollar Weighed Down by Strength in the British Pound

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down slightly by -0.07%. Strength in the British pound (^GBPUSD ) is weighing on the dollar as GBP/USD rallied to a 2-1/3 year high today. However, higher T-note yields today are limiting losses in the dollar. Also, heightened geopolitical risks in the Middle...

Barchart · Aug 27, 2024

Stocks Pressured by Higher Bond Yields and a Slide in Chip Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.36%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.16%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.57%. US stocks today are moving lower, with the Nasdaq 100 falling to a 1-1/2...

Barchart · Aug 27, 2024

Stocks Close Higher as Fed Chair Powell Signals Rate Cuts

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed up +1.15%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +1.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.18%. US stocks rallied Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrials posting a 3-week high. Comments...

Barchart · Aug 23, 2024

Stocks Finish Lower Ahead of Friday’s Comments from Fed Chair Powell

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed down -0.89%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.43%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.68%. US stocks gave up an early advance on Thursday and moved lower as bond...

Barchart · Aug 22, 2024

Dollar Rallies Ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday rose by +0.47%. The dollar posted moderate gains Thursday after bond yields rose on hawkish comments from Kansas City Fed President Schmid who said he wants to see more economic data before supporting any decision to begin cutting interest rates. Also, short covering ahead...

Barchart · Aug 22, 2024

Stocks Turn Cautious on Speculation Powell Will Downplay Aggressive Fed Easing

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.02%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.09%. US stocks today gave up an early advance and turned mixed as bond yields...

Barchart · Aug 22, 2024

ICC plans multimillion-pound boost for Test cricket via dedicated cash fund

Test cricket is poised for the introduction of a dedicated fund as the International Cricket Council looks to boost match fees and stem the talent drain to lucrative franchise leagues

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2024

Dollar Moves Higher with Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.50%. The dollar is moving higher today after bond yields rose on hawkish comments from Kansas City Fed President Schmid who said he wants to see more economic data before supporting any decision to begin cutting interest rates. The dollar remained...

Barchart · Aug 22, 2024

Stocks Push Higher on Favorable Corporate News

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.27%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.33%. US stocks today are mildly higher, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 posting...

Barchart · Aug 22, 2024

Stocks Finish Lower as Chip and Energy Stocks Decline

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Tuesday closed down -0.20%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.15%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.24%. US stocks Tuesday gave up an early advance and posted modest losses. Weakness in...

Barchart · Aug 20, 2024