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War Jitters in the Middle East Prompt Stock Selling and Risk Aversion

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) this morning is down -0.64%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.60%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.93%. Stock indexes this morning are sliding, with the Dow Jones Industrials falling to...

Barchart · Apr 12, 2024

Dollar Posts Modest Gains on Higher T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday rose by +0.04% and posted modest gains. The as-expected increase in the U.S. Dec NAHB housing market index report Monday and higher T-note yields were supportive factors for the dollar. Gains in the dollar on Monday were muted as stocks rallied, which curbed...

Barchart · Dec 18, 2023

Stocks Gain on M&A Deals and Economic Optimism

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.34%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.30%. Stocks this morning are mildly higher, with the S&P...

Barchart · Dec 18, 2023

Stocks Climb as Weak ADP Report Bolsters the Outlook for Fed Rate Cuts

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.21%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.24%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.10%. Stocks this morning are moderately higher, with the Dow...

Barchart · Dec 6, 2023

Markets Today: Stocks Rise on Fed-Friendly ADP and Productivity Reports

Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are up +0.34%, and Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are up +0.45%. Stock index futures this morning are moderately higher after a smaller-than-expected increase in Nov ADP employment bolstered speculation the Fed is done raising interest rates. Stock index...

Barchart · Dec 6, 2023

Markets Today: Stocks Fall Back on Concern Optimism for Fed Rate Cuts Is Excessive

Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are down -0.48%, and Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are down -0.64%. Stock index futures this morning are lower as higher bond yields weigh on stocks. T-note yields are higher today as they rebounded from last Friday’s 3-month low...

Barchart · Dec 4, 2023

Stocks Climb on Dovish Fed Speak

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.16%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.33%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.24%. Stocks this morning are moderately higher, with the Dow...

Barchart · Nov 28, 2023

Markets Today: Stock Index Futures Slip on Weakness in European Stocks

Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are down -0.17%, and Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are down -0.20%. Stock index futures this morning are under pressure on negative carryover from a decline in the Euro Stoxx 50 to a 1-week low. European stocks fell back...

Barchart · Nov 28, 2023

Dollar Recovers Early Losses on Hawkish FOMC Minutes

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.12%. The dollar on Tuesday recovered from a 2-1/2 month low and posted modest gains. The dollar found support from the Oct 31-Nov 1 FOMC meeting minutes, where policymakers saw interest rates remaining restrictive for “some time." The dollar on Tuesday...

Barchart · Nov 21, 2023

Strength in Tech Stocks Powers the Overall Market Higher

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Monday closed up +0.74%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.58%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.19%. Stocks on Monday rallied, with the S&P 500 posting...

Barchart · Nov 20, 2023