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Dollar Weakens on Dovish US Economic Reports

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday fell by -0.16% and posted a 14-month low. The dollar moved lower Friday after weaker-than-expected US personal income and spending reports knocked T-note yields lower, a bearish factor for the dollar. Also, Friday’s benign US Aug core PCE deflator report boosted the chances for...

Barchart · Sep 27, 2024

Inflation Report Sparks Mixed Market Reaction

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by +0.09%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.45%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.36%. Stocks today are mixed, with the Dow Jones Industrials climbing to...

Barchart · Sep 27, 2024

Stocks See Support as Bond Yields Fall on Fed Rate Cut Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.21%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.74%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.11%. Stocks today are mixed, with the Dow Jones Industrials climbing to...

Barchart · Sep 27, 2024

Stocks Set for Muted Open as Investors Await Fed Meeting

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU24) are up +0.09%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU24) are down -0.01% this morning as market participants braced for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, with opinion divided on the size of this week’s cut.

Barchart · Sep 16, 2024

Fitness watches should stop treating dehydration and sweat loss as an afterthought

The incident last week where a seemingly healthy person got heat exhaustion and passed away from a California half marathon is a stark reminder that smartwatches have a key health area that they could be focusing more on: sweat loss.

Android Central · Sep 15, 2024

Stocks Rally on Heightened Speculation about a 50 bp Rate Cut Next Week

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed up by +0.54%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.72%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +0.47%. Stocks posted moderate gains on Friday, with the S&P 500, Dow...

Barchart · Sep 13, 2024

Stock Market Today: Stocks Rise as Fed Rate Cuts Near

The main indexes closed out the day and week notably higher as excitement swirls ahead of next week's rate cut.

Kiplinger · Sep 13, 2024

Stocks Push Higher on Chip Stock Strength and Positive Economic News

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.59%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.81%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.42%. Stocks today are moderately higher, with the S&P 500 and the...

Barchart · Sep 13, 2024

Dollar Falls on Lower Bond Yields and Yen Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today fell to a 1-week low and is down by -0.43%. Dovish comments today from former New York Fed President Dudley knocked bond yields lower and weighed on the dollar when he said he sees “a strong case for a 50 bp cut” in interest...

Barchart · Sep 13, 2024

Weight Loss Goals Miss An Essential Truth About Body Fat

Scientists at the University of Michigan found that fat from obese people who exercise has more blood vessels and fewer inflammatory cells, making it healthier.

Inverse · Sep 10, 2024