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Will the Australian dollar keep rising in 2026? 3 factors to watch in the new year

After several years of steadily declining, the Australian dollar staged a meaningful recovery in 2025, culminating in a two-cent rally over the past month.

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Stocks Settle Sharply Lower as Tech Stocks Routed

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed down by -1.16%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down by -0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down by -1.93%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) fell -1.02%, and December...

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Dollar Pushes Higher as Stocks Weaken

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.24%. The dollar moved higher on Wednesday due to weakness in GBP/USD after UK November consumer prices rose less than expected. Also, weakness in the yen on Wednesday was positive for the dollar as Japanese fiscal concerns weigh on the yen....

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Stocks Retreat as AI Infrastructure Companies and Chip Makers Fall

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by -0.61%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.12%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -1.12%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are down -0.66%, and December...

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Dollar Gains on Weakness in the British Pound and Yen

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.17%. The dollar is moving higher today due to weakness in GBP/USD after UK November consumer prices rose less than expected. Also, weakness in the yen today is positive for the dollar as Japanese fiscal concerns weigh on the yen. The...

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Stocks Mixed with Energy Producers Higher and Homebuilders Lower

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by -0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.43%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.33%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are down -0.06%, and December...

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Enough red flags are emerging in U.S. data to justify ‘insurance’ rate cuts next year, says UBS

“There are probably enough concerns about the health of the labor market to justify an insurance rate cut by the Federal Reserve next year,” UBS’s Paul Donovan said.

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S&P Futures Gain as Investors Weigh U.S. Jobs Data, Fed Speak and Micron Earnings in Focus

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are trending up +0.27% this morning as investors continue to digest the latest U.S. jobs data, while also awaiting remarks from Federal Reserve officials and an earnings report from semiconductor giant Micron.

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Here’s How Trump’s $2,000 Dividend May Impact the Stock Market

President Donald Trump has touted a $2,000 "dividend" check for each American tied to tariff revenue.

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US Unemployment Hits 4.6%: 7.8M Americans Jobless in 4-Year High

Unemployment reached 4.6%, a four-year high, amid 271,000 federal job losses and 909,000 trapped in part-time work. Black workers hit hardest at 8.3%.

International Business Times UK

Bitcoin Price Outlook for January 2026

Bitcoin enters the new year under pressure, not panic.

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Stocks Settle Mixed on Soft US Economic News

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed down by -0.24%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down by -0.62%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +0.26%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) fell -0.25%, and December...

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Stocks Chop as the Unemployment Rate Jumps: Stock Market Today

November job growth was stronger than expected, but sharp losses in October and a rising unemployment rate are worrying market participants.

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Dollar Weakens on Disappointing US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell to a 2.25-month low and finished down -0.21%. The dollar was under pressure from Tuesday's Fed-friendly US economic reports on Nov payrolls, Oct retail sales, and Dec S&P manufacturing activity that bolster the outlook for the Fed to keep easing monetary policy....

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As Americans continue to feel the pain from tariffs and inflation, Lidl launches holiday meal deal for less than $4 per person

The total 12-person meal costs $42.66 as Americans’ affordability concerns grow.

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Stocks Slide on Sluggish US Economic News

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by -0.32%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.293%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.14%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are down -0.30%, and December...

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Dollar Pressured by Dovish US Economic Reports

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.28% and slid to a 2.25-month low. The dollar is under pressure from today's Fed-friendly US economic reports on Nov payrolls, Oct retail sales, and Dec S&P manufacturing activity that bolster the outlook for the Fed to keep easing monetary policy....

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Stocks Slightly Lower on US Economic Concerns

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by -0.14%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.03%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are down -0.12%, and December...

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The Independent UK

New jobs report shows over 100k jobs lost in October primarily due to federal layoffs

The jobs report was published late due to a 43-day federal government shutdown

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The Delayed November Jobs Report Is Out. Here's What It Means for the Fed and Rate Cuts

The November jobs report came in higher than expected, although it still shows plenty of signs of weakness in the labor market.

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Where to Store Your Cash in 2026

Set yourself up for success with these strategies.

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Stock Index Futures Muted in Run-Up to Key U.S. Jobs Data

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are down -0.06%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are down -0.14% this morning as investors exercise caution ahead of the release of the key U.S. jobs report, which will offer clues on the Federal Reserve’s policy path next year.

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Why Crypto Barely Flinched After the Fed’s Rate Cut

The Federal Reserve of the United States reduced its primary interest rate by 25 basis points on October 29, 2025, lowering the target range to 3.75%-4.00%. It also announced that quantitative tightening (QT) will be terminated on December 1.

International Business Times UK

Jobs Report Today Holds Key to Millions of Workers' Pay Rises — What Fed Decision Means

Crucial US employment data due today will reveal whether workers can expect meaningful pay rises in 2026 as the Federal Reserve takes a cautious, wait-and-see stance.

The Independent UK

Employers likely added 40,000 jobs in November as government releases report delayed by shutdown

The U.S. job market is sluggish and confusing this fall

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