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The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday fell to a new 2.75-month low but then recovered and ended the day little changed. The dollar continues to trade on a weak note despite Tuesday's stronger-than-expected US GDP report of +4.3% and the reduced odds for Fed easing. The markets have reduced...

The Santa Claus Rally is officially on as of Wednesday's closing bell, and initial returns are positive.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.23%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.12%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.18%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.24%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down -0.22%, as bearish underlying dollar sentiment outweighed today's stronger-than-expected US GDP report and the reduced odds for Fed easing. The markets today reduced the odds for a -25 bp rate cut to 13% from 20% at the next FOMC meeting on January 27-28....

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.06%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.03%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down up +0.13%, and March E-mini Nasdaq...

Precious metals have been among the strongest performers this year, supported by geopolitical risk, expectations of looser monetary policy and global economic stability.

GDP rose at an annualized rate of 4.3% over the third quarter, far higher than expected

‘If the advertised rent is a lot cheaper than most rents in the area, it could be a sign of a scam,’ the Federal Trade Commission warned

Tuesday’s report is the first of three estimates the government will make of GDP growth for the third quarter of the year