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The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.17%. The dollar is moving higher today due to an easing of US-China trade tensions, which is positive for global growth prospects and the dollar after President Trump said on Sunday that, “I think we’re going to be fine with China.”...

While the market seemingly features no shortage of headline-driving news, one of the most consequential developments stemmed from the Federal Reserve. In September, the central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points, making good on a widely expected move. Of course, gambits in monetary policy are never…

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If you're retired or planning ahead, it's important to understand just what lower interest rates mean and how they affect your 401(k) plans and IRAs.

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed up +0.53%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.52%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.65%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +0.55%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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