The Latest Breaking News from Powell

Stocks Finish Higher on Hopes the Fed’s Rate Hikes Are Done

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday rose by +1.89%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) rose by +1.70%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) rose by +1.74%. Stocks on Thursday extended this week’s gains, with the...

Barchart · Nov 2, 2023

Dollar Tumbles on Speculation the Fed’s Rate Hikes Are Over

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday fell by -0.70% and posted a 1-week low. The dollar was under pressure Thursday after Wednesday’s post-FOMC meeting comments from Fed Chair Powell bolstered speculation the Fed is done with its rate hiking cycle. Losses in the dollar accelerated on Thursday’s U.S. economic reports...

Barchart · Nov 2, 2023

Stocks Climb on Hopes the Fed is Done Raising Interest Rates

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.53%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.49%. Stock indexes this morning are moderately higher, with the...

Barchart · Nov 2, 2023

Higher Bond Yields and Geopolitical Risks Weigh on Stocks

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed down -0.85%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.75%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.85%. Stocks on Thursday closed moderately lower, with the...

Barchart · Oct 19, 2023

Dollar Slips on Dovish Powell

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell by -0.33%. The dollar retreated Thursday on comments from Fed Chair Powell that suggested the Fed will keep interest rates on hold for a second consecutive meeting when the FOMC meets next on Oct 31-Nov 1. Losses in the dollar were limited...

Barchart · Oct 19, 2023

Is Sen.-to-be Butler Eligible to Represent California?

The residence question is closer than it might appear.

Reason · Oct 2, 2023

Markets Today: Stocks Up Slightly as the Market Awaits Powell's Comments

Morning Markets The S&P 500 Index ( $SPX ) ( SPY ) is up +0.32%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ( $DOWI ) ( DIA ) is up +0.22%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ( $IUXX ) ( QQQ ) is up +0.22%. Stocks are modestly higher, despite rising global...

Barchart · Sep 28, 2023

Grain Markets: Is the Selloff in Wheat, Corn, and Soybeans Overdone?

Yesterday, I was a guest on AgWeb's Markets Now to discuss the recent action in the grain markets. I also talked about the cattle and energy markets.

Barchart · Sep 23, 2023

Is What the Fed Said a Surprise?

While some like to say they were surprised by what the US Fed did and said, the reality is there has been plenty of time to plan ahead based on previous comments.

Barchart · Sep 22, 2023

Stocks Push Higher Ahead of FOMC and Powell Comments

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.23%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.46%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.03%. Stocks this morning are moderately higher on expectations for...

Barchart · Sep 20, 2023