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Dollar Supported by Weak Stocks and Higher T-Note Yields
Barchart - Wed Nov 20, 2:40PM CST
Barchart
Wed Nov 20, 2:40PM CST
The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday rose by +0.47%. Higher T-note yields Wednesday and weakness in stocks supported moderate gains in the dollar. Also, weakness in EUR/USD benefitted the dollar on dovish comments from ECB Vice President Guindos, who said he expects the ECB to continue lowering interest rates. Hawkish...
Gold Price To Re-Test $2,700
Sunshine Profits - Wed Nov 20, 11:45AM CST
Sunshine Profits
Wed Nov 20, 11:45AM CST
Gold is likely to rally even higher in the near term.
Stocks Fall on Weakness in Retailers and Chip Makers
Barchart - Wed Nov 20, 10:12AM CST
Barchart
Wed Nov 20, 10:12AM CST
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.56%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.12%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.75%. Stocks today are moderately lower ahead of quarterly earnings results from Nvidia after the...
Dollar Grinds Higher on Weak Stocks and Stronger T-Note Yields
Barchart - Wed Nov 20, 9:28AM CST
Barchart
Wed Nov 20, 9:28AM CST
The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.53%. Higher T-note yields today and weakness in stocks support moderate gains in the dollar. Also, weakness in EUR/USD is benefitting the dollar on dovish comments from ECB Vice President Guindos, who said he expects the ECB to continue lowering interest...
Stocks Move Lower Ahead of Nvidiaโs Earnings
Barchart - Wed Nov 20, 9:01AM CST
Barchart
Wed Nov 20, 9:01AM CST
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.39%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.12%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.59%. Stocks today are moderately lower ahead of quarterly earnings results from Nvidia after the...
Dollar Falls Slightly as T-Note Yields Drop and Stocks Recover
Barchart - Tue Nov 19, 2:32PM CST
Barchart
Tue Nov 19, 2:32PM CST
The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday fell by -0.07%. The dollar on Tuesday posted modest losses on the weaker-than-expected US Oct housing starts and building permits reports. Also, lower T-note yields Tuesday weakened the dollarโs interest rate differentials and weighed on the dollar. In addition, Tuesdayโs stock recovery curbed liquidity...
Stocks Recover from Early Losses on Strength in Nvidia and Walmart
Barchart - Tue Nov 19, 10:12AM CST
Barchart
Tue Nov 19, 10:12AM CST
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.41%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.11%. Stocks are mixed today, with the Dow Jones Industrials falling to a 1-1/2 week...
Dollar Rebounds from Early Losses on Safe-Haven Demand from Geopolitical Risks
Barchart - Tue Nov 19, 9:30AM CST
Barchart
Tue Nov 19, 9:30AM CST
The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.10%. The dollar recovered from early losses and moved higher on increased safe-haven demand on reports that Ukraine carried out its first strike on a border region in Russia using Western-supplied missiles and after Russian President Putin approved an updated nuclear...
Stocks Fall on Escalation of Ukraine-Russian War
Barchart - Tue Nov 19, 8:58AM CST
Barchart
Tue Nov 19, 8:58AM CST
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.50%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.81%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.40%. Stocks are retreating today, with the Dow Jones Industrials falling to a 1-1/2 week...
Dollar Retreats on Euro Strength and Lower T-Note Yields
Barchart - Mon Nov 18, 2:32PM CST
Barchart
Mon Nov 18, 2:32PM CST
The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.42%. Strength in the euro Monday weighed on the dollar as EUR/USD rose on hawkish comments from ECB Governing Council member Nagel, who said central banks may have to raise interest rates should international tensions intensify and lead to more significant...
Stocks Mostly Higher on Positive Corporate News
Barchart - Mon Nov 18, 10:15AM CST
Barchart
Mon Nov 18, 10:15AM CST
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.43%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.01%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.91%. Stocks today are mostly higher on some positive corporate news. Tesla is up more...
Dollar Slips as Hawkish ECB Comments Boost the Euro
Barchart - Mon Nov 18, 9:31AM CST
Barchart
Mon Nov 18, 9:31AM CST
The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down -0.18%. Strength in the euro today is weighing on the dollar as EUR/USD rose on hawkish comments from ECB Governing Council member Nagel, who said central banks may have to raise interest rates should international tensions intensify and lead to more significant...
Stocks Mixed as Bond Yields Climb
Barchart - Mon Nov 18, 9:03AM CST
Barchart
Mon Nov 18, 9:03AM CST
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.03%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.21%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.14%. Stocks today are mixed, with the Dow Jones Industrials falling to a 1-1/2 week...
Dollar Posts Modest Gains on Strong US Economic News
Barchart - Fri Nov 15, 2:36PM CST
Barchart
Fri Nov 15, 2:36PM CST
The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday rose +0.06%. The dollar Friday recovered from early losses and posted modest gains on stronger-than-expected US economic news that included Oct retail sales and the Nov Empire manufacturing survey. Also, hawkish comments from Boston Fed President Collins boosted the dollar when she said a...
Stocks Tumble as Hawkish Fed and Strong US Economic News Boosts Bond Yields
Barchart - Fri Nov 15, 10:06AM CST
Barchart
Fri Nov 15, 10:06AM CST
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.17%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.72%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -2.03%. Stocks today extended Thursdayโs decline, with the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrials...
Dollar Gains on Weak Stocks and Higher T-Note Yields
Barchart - Fri Nov 15, 9:31AM CST
Barchart
Fri Nov 15, 9:31AM CST
The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.14%. The dollar today recovered from early losses and is moderately higher, just below Thursdayโs 1-year high on Thursday. The dollar has risen in six consecutive sessions and extended the post-election rally on speculation that T-note yields will increase as inflation...
Stocks Retreat as Bond Yields Climb on a Hawkish Fed
Barchart - Fri Nov 15, 9:02AM CST
Barchart
Fri Nov 15, 9:02AM CST
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.70%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.36%. Stocks today are adding to Thursdayโs losses, with the S&P 500, the Dow Jones...
Did the Full Moon and "Shooting Star" Influence Markets Overnight?
Barchart - Fri Nov 15, 6:34AM CST
Barchart
Fri Nov 15, 6:34AM CST
The US enjoyed the view of a full moon Thursday night through Friday morning, though market attention was focused on the Shooting Star pattern completed by the US dollar index yesterday.
Dollar Strengthens on US Economic News and Hawkish Powell
Barchart - Thu Nov 14, 2:34PM CST
Barchart
Thu Nov 14, 2:34PM CST
The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday rose by +0.43% and posted a new 1-year high. Thursdayโs strength in US economic news may keep the Fed from aggressively cutting interest rates and is positive for the dollar. Weekly jobless claims fell to a 5-1/2 month low, and Oct PPI rose more...
Stocks Slightly Lower Ahead of Fed Chair Powell
Barchart - Thu Nov 14, 10:19AM CST
Barchart
Thu Nov 14, 10:19AM CST
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.12%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.19%. Stocks today are mostly lower on long liquidation ahead of this afternoonโs speech from...
Dollar Climbs and Gold Falls on Hawkish US Economic News
Barchart - Thu Nov 14, 9:37AM CST
Barchart
Thu Nov 14, 9:37AM CST
The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.04% and posted a new 1-year high. Todayโs strength in US economic news may keep the Fed from aggressively cutting interest rates and is positive for the dollar. Weekly jobless claims fell to a 5-1/2 month low, and Oct PPI rose...
Stocks Slip Ahead of a Speech from Fed Chair Powell
Barchart - Thu Nov 14, 9:05AM CST
Barchart
Thu Nov 14, 9:05AM CST
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.16%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.09%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.30%. Stocks today are mostly lower on some profit-taking as todayโs strength in US economic...
US Stock Trade Higher, Inflation Stubbornly Persists as Markets Await Central Bank Clues and Trumpโs Tweets
Zaye Capital Markets - Thu Nov 14, 8:46AM CST
Zaye Capital Markets
Thu Nov 14, 8:46AM CST
US and European stock futures are trading modestly higher as investors continue to digest the impact of the latest economic data while keeping a close eye on Trump tweets. After the fresh US CPI reading that came out yesterday, traders know that the Fedโs battle with inflation is still not a walk in the park, as the latest reading did move to the upside but is still in line with expectations.
Why Does the Grains Sector Smell Like a Fish Market Thursday Morning?
Barchart - Thu Nov 14, 6:31AM CST
Barchart
Thu Nov 14, 6:31AM CST
Corn, soybeans, and all three wheat markets smell of fish, for different reasons, early Thursday morning.
Dollar Extends its Post-Election Rally to a 1-Year High
Barchart - Wed Nov 13, 2:32PM CST
Barchart
Wed Nov 13, 2:32PM CST
The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday rose by +0.41% and posted a 1-year high. The dollar index Wednesday recovered from early losses and turned higher as it extended the post-election rally on speculation that T-note yields will increase as inflation increases due to President-elect Trumpโs pro-tariff policies. The dollar Wednesday...