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Stocks Soar as Fed Chair Powell Signals Lower Interest Rates

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +1.62%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +1.93%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +1.81%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +1.58%, and September...

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Dollar Tumbles and Gold Jumps as Powell Opens Door to Fed Rate Cuts

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.57%. The dollar fell from a 1.5-week high today and turned lower on dovish comments from Fed Chair Powell, who said downside risks to employment are rising and the shifting balance of risks may warrant adjusting monetary policy. Falling T-note yields...

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Stocks Higher Ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s Comments

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.36%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.65%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.20%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.40%, and September...

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Stocks Recover on a Report the Fed Is Ready to Stabilize Markets

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed up +1.81%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +1.56%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.89%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are up +1.84%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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US Fed Officials See Higher Inflation Ahead As Consumer Confidence Plunges

Policymakers at the US Federal Reserve on Friday warned of higher inflation and slower growth ahead due to Donald Trump's tariff policy, which has sent shock waves through global markets.

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Dollar Declines on Weak US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday fell by -0.29%. The dollar gave up an early advance Friday and turned lower after the University of Michigan March US consumer sentiment index was revised downward to a 2-1/3 year low. Also, Friday's US economic news showed that Feb personal spending rose less...

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Dollar Turns Lower as US Consumer Sentiment Falls

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.32%. The dollar gave up an early advance today and turned lower after the University of Michigan March US consumer sentiment index was revised downward to a 2-1/3 year low. Also, today's US economic news showed that Feb personal spending rose...

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Stocks Sink as US Jobs Strength Reduces Fed Easing Chances

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed down -1.54%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.63%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.57%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) are down -1.57%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Stocks Sharply Lower as a Strong US Jobs Report Signals Fed Pause

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.58%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -1.52%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.82%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) are down -1.64%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Stocks Tumble as Bond Yields Soar on a Strong US Jobs Report

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today are down -1.17%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.91%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.49%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) are down -1.19%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Inside the FOMC: Boston Fed President Susan Collins on changing her mind, teamwork, and the alchemy behind the base rate

"It's important for people to understand the role of the FOMC or monetary policy at the Federal Reserve because of the importance of price stability and maximum employment for people's everyday lives," Collins told Fortune.

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Stocks Settle Sharply Lower on the Outlook for Slower Fed Rate Cuts

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed down -1.32%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.70%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -2.40%. Stocks retreated Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 falling to 1-1/2 week...

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Dollar Posts Modest Gains on Strong US Economic News

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...

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Stocks Tumble as Hawkish Fed and Strong US Economic News Boosts Bond Yields

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 Thursday’s decline, with the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrials...

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Dollar Gains on Weak Stocks and Higher T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.14%. The dollar today recovered from early losses and is moderately higher, just below Thursday’s 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...

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Stocks Retreat as Bond Yields Climb on a Hawkish Fed

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 Thursday’s losses, with the S&P 500, the Dow Jones...

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Dollar Rallies Ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday rose by +0.47%. The dollar posted moderate gains Thursday after bond yields rose on hawkish comments from Kansas City Fed President Schmid who said he wants to see more economic data before supporting any decision to begin cutting interest rates. Also, short covering ahead...

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Dollar Moves Higher with Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.50%. The dollar is moving higher today after bond yields rose on hawkish comments from Kansas City Fed President Schmid who said he wants to see more economic data before supporting any decision to begin cutting interest rates. The dollar remained...

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Stocks Push Higher on Favorable Corporate News

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.27%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.33%. US stocks today are mildly higher, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 posting...

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Stocks Close Higher as Market Sentiment Improves

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed up +0.47%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.54%. US stocks settled moderately higher on Friday due to an improvement in market sentiment....

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Dollar Slips on Lower Bond Yields and Strength in Stocks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday fell by -0.07%. Friday's dovish comments from Boston Fed President Collins weighed on the dollar when she said she sees Fed rate cuts “soon” if inflation keeps falling. Losses in the dollar are limited as weakness in stocks boosted some liquidity demand for the...

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Stocks Continue to Rebound in the Afternoon Trading Session

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up +0.70%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.40%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.75%. US stocks today are trading higher. Akamai Technologies is up more than +10% after reporting...

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Stocks Waver on Mixed Corporate News

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up +0.17%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.16%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.19%. US stocks today are trading between modest gains and losses due to mixed corporate news....

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Dollar Falls With T-note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.16%. Today's dovish comments from Boston Fed President Collins weighed on the dollar when she said she sees Fed rate cuts “soon” if inflation keeps falling. Losses in the dollar are limited as weakness in stocks boosted some liquidity demand for...

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Stocks Undercut by Mixed Corporate News

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down -0.02%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.22%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.10%. US stocks today are being undercut by mixed corporate news. Insulet is down more than...

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