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Dollar Strengthens on Higher T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.40% at a 4-1/4 month high. Higher T-note yields today have strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials and boosted the dollar. Comments today from Richmond Fed President Barkin were supportive for the dollar when he said the US economy looks "pretty...

Barchart · Nov 12, 2024

Dollar Supported by Higher T-Note Yields and Euro and Yen Weakness

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday rose by +0.06% and posted a fresh 2-1/2 month high. Higher T-note yields Tuesday supported modest gains in the dollar. Also, Tuesday’s news that showed that the Oct Richmond Fed manufacturing survey rose to a 4-month high was bullish for the dollar. In addition,...

Barchart · Oct 22, 2024

Stocks Under Pressure on Reduced Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by -0.34%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.25%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.22%. Stocks today are moderately lower as a jump in global bond...

Barchart · Oct 22, 2024

Stocks Undercut by Chip Stock Weakness

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Monday closed down -0.32%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.16%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.04%. US stocks Monday settled mixed, with the Dow Jones Industrials posting a new record...

Barchart · Aug 26, 2024

Geopolitical Risks Underpin the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday recovered from a 13-month low and finished up by +0.13%. Rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East supported safe-haven demand for the dollar after Israel on Sunday launched airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. Gains in the dollar were limited after Monday’s news...

Barchart · Aug 26, 2024

Stocks Turn Lower as Chip Stocks Slide

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down -0.26%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.29%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.08%. US stocks today are mixed, with the Dow Jones Industrials posting a new record high....

Barchart · Aug 26, 2024

Dollar Boosted by Safe-Haven Demand from Escalating Middle East Tensions

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today recovered from a 13-month low and is slightly higher by +0.11%. Rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East are supporting safe-haven demand for the dollar today after Israel on Sunday launched airstrikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. Gains in the dollar are limited...

Barchart · Aug 26, 2024

Stocks Mostly Higher on Hopes for Lower Interest Rates

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up +0.23%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.35%. US stocks today are mixed, with the S&P 500 posting a 1-1/4 month high and...

Barchart · Aug 26, 2024

Stocks Close Mildly Lower Ahead of Tech Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday fell by -0.16%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) fell by -0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) fell by -0.35%. US stocks on Tuesday traded on a cautious note ahead of tech earnings....

Barchart · Jul 23, 2024

Dollar Rises Slightly as Political Factors Continue to Buffet the FX Markets

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose slightly by +0.14% as US political factors continued to buffet the FX markets. Bearish factors for the dollar include Tuesday’s -1.0 bp decline in the 10-year T-note yield and the weaker-than-expected US economic reports. June US existing home sales fell -5.4% to...

Barchart · Jul 23, 2024