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Dollar Retreats on Concern Over Foreign Demand for Dollar Assets

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell to a 1-week low today and is down by -0.75%. The dollar is under pressure today after a Bloomberg report said that Chinese regulators have advised financial institutions to rein in their holdings of US Treasuries, fueling concerns that foreigners will reduce their demand...

Barchart · Feb 9

Dollar Slides as Stocks Rally Sharply

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.19%. Friday's sharp rally in equity markets has reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar is also being pressured by some negative carryover from Thursday, when weaker-than-expected US labor market news boosted the chance of a Fed rate cut at...

Barchart · Feb 6

Dollar Falls as Stocks Rebound

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.17%. Today’s rebound in equity markets has reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar is also being pressured by some negative carryover from Thursday, when weaker-than-expected US labor market news boosted the chance of a Fed rate cut at next...

Barchart · Feb 6

Stocks Mixed on Sector Rotation out of Tech

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.08%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.54%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.56%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.08%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Feb 4

Stocks Tumble on AI Disruption Fears

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed down -0.84%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.55%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) fell -0.84%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Feb 3

Dollar Retreats and Precious Metals Rally

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell by -0.21%. The dollar moved lower on Tuesday amid strength in the Chinese yuan, which rose to a 2.5-year high against the dollar. Losses in the dollar accelerated on Tuesday after higher T-note yields erased early gains and turned lower, weakening the...

Barchart · Feb 3

Software Stocks Retreat and Drag the Broader Market Lower

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.35%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.94%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -0.38%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Feb 3

Dollar Slips and Precious Metals Surge

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.09%. The dollar is slightly lower due to the strength of the Chinese yuan, which rose to a 2.5-year high against the dollar today. Losses in the dollar are limited amid higher T-note yields and slightly hawkish comments from Richmond Fed...

Barchart · Feb 3

Nasdaq Slips, Gold and Silver Stage Substantial Recovery

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.58%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.24%. Stock indexes are mixed today, with the Nasdaq down significantly despite robust earnings from...

Barchart · Feb 3

Stocks Climb as Solid US Manufacturing News Bolsters Economic Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +0.54%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +1.05%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.73%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) rose +0.57%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Feb 2