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Stocks Settle Mixed as French Political Risks Spark Risk-Off Sentiment

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed down -0.04%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.15%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.42%. Stock indexes Friday settled mixed, with the Nasdaq 100 posting a new all-time high...

Barchart · Jun 14, 2024

Dollar and Gold Move Higher on French Political Risks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday finished up by +0.33% and posted a 6-week high. Heightened political uncertainty in France is hammering the euro and supporting the dollar. Also, Friday’s stock slide has boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. In addition, hawkish comments from Clevland Fed President Mester boosted the...

Barchart · Jun 14, 2024

Stocks Mixed after Weak US Economic News and European Political Uncertainty

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.30%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.51%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.14%. Stock indexes today are mixed, with the Dow Jones Industrials falling to a 1-1/2...

Barchart · Jun 14, 2024

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Dollar and Gold Rally as Stocks and the Euro Tumble

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.51% at a 5-week high. Heightened political uncertainty in France is hammering the euro and supporting the dollar. Also, today’s stock slide has boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. In addition, hawkish comments from Clevland Fed President Mester gave the dollar...

Barchart · Jun 14, 2024

Stocks Pressured as European Political Uncertainty Sparks Risk Off in Asset Markets

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.26%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.59%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.20%. Stock indexes today are mixed. The broader market is moderately lower on negative carryover...

Barchart · Jun 14, 2024

Hawkish Fed Comments Boost the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday rose by +0.12%. Higher T-note yields Monday supported moderate gains in the dollar. Also, hawkish comments from several Fed presidents were bullish for the dollar. However, the upside in the dollar was contained as Monday’s rally in stocks curbed liquidity demand for the dollar....

Barchart · May 20, 2024

Stocks Fall Back on Concern Interest Rates to Stay Higher for Longer

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed down -0.21%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.10%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.21%. US stock indexes gave up an early advance on Thursday and closed lower. The...

Barchart · May 16, 2024

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Dollar Ends Higher and Gold Falls on Hawkish Fed Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday recovered from an early 5-week low and finished up +0.12%. The dollar found support Thursday from higher T-note yields. Also, comments from Cleveland Fed President Mester and Richmond Fed President Barkin, who said interest rates should stay higher for longer, were bullish for...

Barchart · May 16, 2024

Stocks Close Lower on Fears Fed Rate Cuts Will be Delayed

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Tuesday closed down -0.72%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.00%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.94%. Stock indexes Tuesday posted moderate losses, with the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrials, and...

Barchart · Apr 2, 2024

Dollar Weakens on Dovish Fed Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell by -0.20%. The dollar Tuesday fell back from a 4-1/2 month high and posted moderate losses. Tuesday's strength in the euro sparked long liquidation in the dollar. The dollar extended its losses after Fed Presidents Daly and Mester expressed their support for...

Barchart · Apr 2, 2024

S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Post Record Highs on Dovish Powell Comment

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed up +1.03%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.56%. Stock indexes on Thursday posted moderate gains with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100...

Barchart · Mar 7, 2024

Fed's Mester Foresees Rate Cuts Later This Year

Federal Reserve official Mester anticipates rate cuts amidst economic concerns and data-driven decision-making.

Stocks Settle Mixed as Bond Yields Fall Despite a Strong U.S. CPI Report

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed down -0.07%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.17%. Stocks on Thursday settled mixed, with the Dow...

Barchart · Jan 11, 2024

Dollar Gives Up Early Gains as T-Note Yields Decline

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell slightly by -0.03%. The dollar Thursday gave up an early advance and posted modest losses after T-note yields gave up early gains and turned lower on dovish comments from Richmond Fed President Barkin. The dollar initially moved higher after U.S. Dec CPI...

Barchart · Jan 11, 2024

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Barchart · Dec 18, 2023

Stocks Grind Higher on M&A Deals and Improved Soft-Landing Prospects

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Monday closed up +0.45%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed unchanged, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.64%. Stocks on Monday posted moderate gains, with the S&P 500...

Barchart · Dec 18, 2023

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 · Nov 29, 2023

Stocks Give Up Early Gains as Managed Health Care Companies Tumble

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed down -0.09%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.14%. Stocks on Wednesday relinquished early gains and settled mixed,...

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Barchart · Nov 29, 2023

Dollar Recovers Early Losses on U.S. Economic Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.04%. The dollar on Wednesday recovered from a 3-1/2 month low and posted modest gains. The dollar rebounded after Wednesday’s economic news showed Q3 GDP was revised higher than expected. Also, an easing of consumer price pressures in Germany and Spain...

Barchart · Nov 16, 2023

Stocks Mixed After Negative Earnings News Counteracts Lower Bond Yields

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed up +0.12%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.10%. Stocks on Thursday settled mixed. The broader market was...

Barchart · Nov 16, 2023

Dollar Dips as Weak U.S. Economic News Knocks Bond Yields Lower

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell slightly by -0.05% after weak U.S. economic news knocked bond yields lower and weakened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. The dollar was also undercut by dovish comments Thursday from Fed Governor Cook and Cleveland Fed President Mester, who signaled they favor the...

Barchart · Nov 16, 2023

Stocks Fall Back on Disappointing Earnings from Cisco and Walmart

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.15%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.25%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.31%. Stocks this morning are mildly lower on some disappointing...

Barchart · Oct 20, 2023

Stocks Slump as Middle East Tensions Persist

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed down -1.26%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.86%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.50%. Stocks on Friday retreated, with the S&P 500,...

Barchart · Oct 20, 2023

Dollar Falls Back Slightly as Bond Yields Decline

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.08%. The dollar Friday fell back slightly as T-note yields declined, weakening the dollar’s interest rate differentials. Also, dovish comments Friday from Philadelphia Fed President Harker and Cleveland Fed President Mester undercut the dollar when they said they favored the Fed...

Barchart · Oct 3, 2023

Stocks Sink as the Rout in Government Bonds Deepens

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed down -1.37%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.29%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.83%. Stocks on Tuesday sold off sharply, with the...

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