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Dollar Gains on U.S. Labor Market Strength and Hawkish Fed

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.07% and posted a 10-1/4 month high. Strength in the U.S. labor market supported the dollar after Aug JOLTS job openings unexpectedly rose. Also, hawkish comments Tuesday from Cleveland Fed President Mester and Atlanta Fed President Bostic pushed the 10-year T-note...

Barchart · Oct 3, 2023

Stocks Tumble as Bond Yields Soar on U.S. Labor Strength and Hawkish Fed

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.16%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.95%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.34%. Stocks this morning are sharply lower, with the S&P...

Barchart · Oct 3, 2023

Markets Today: Stocks Decline as Bond Yields Soar

Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are down -0.61%, and the Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are down -0.76%. Stock index futures this morning are moderately lower, weighed down by rising bond yields. Comments late Monday from Cleveland Fed President Mester pushed bond yields higher...

Barchart · Oct 3, 2023

Stocks Retreat on Weak Chinese News and Increased Fed Rate-Hike Prospects

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.81%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.85%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.60%. U.S. stocks this morning are moderately lower on global...

Barchart · May 31, 2023

Stocks Finish Higher as Negotiators Inch Toward a Debt-Ceiling Agreement

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed up +1.30%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +1.00%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IU XX) (QQQ ) closed up +2.58%. Stock indexes Friday closed moderately higher, with the Nasdaq...

Barchart · May 26, 2023

Dollar Falls Back on Soft U.S. Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell by -0.09% on weaker-than-expected U.S. Philadelphia Fed, existing home sales, and leading indicators reports. Also, signs of weakness in the U.S. labor market undercut the dollar when weekly initial unemployment claims rose more than expected. However, the dollar recovered most of its...

Barchart · Apr 20, 2023

Stocks Settle Mixed as Bond Yields Fall on Weak U.S. Economic News

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed down -0.25%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.24%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.01%. Stock indexes Wednesday settled mixed. The broader market moved...

Barchart · Apr 5, 2023

U.S. Economic Growth Jitters Boost the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.31%. U.S. economic concerns Wednesday fueled safe-haven demand for the dollar after reports on Mar ADP employment and Mar ISM services disappointed. The dollar also garnered support on comments from Cleveland Fed President Mester, who said to put inflation on a...

Barchart · Apr 5, 2023

Signs of an Economic Slowdown Weighs on Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.49%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.25%. U.S. stock indexes this morning are moderately lower on economic concerns after today’s reports...

Barchart · Apr 5, 2023