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Dollar Falls Back After FOMC Results Have a Dovish Tint

The dollar index (DXY00 ) traded higher in the morning but fell after the FOMC outcome, ending the day -0.22% lower. The FOMC left its federal funds rate target unchanged at 3.75-4.00% by a vote of 10-2, with two FOMC members (Cook and Hammack) dissenting and favoring a rate hike....

Barchart · Oct 28

Fed's Kashkari Backs His Vote To Hike Interest Rates: 'Now Is The Time'

Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari said it is "the time to start slowly moving up as we get more data in."

International Business Times · Aug 5

Stocks Finish Sharply Higher on a Resilient US Labor Market

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed up +1.03%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +1.05%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.99%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are up +1.04%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Jun 6, 2025

Dollar Weakens as Tariff Concerns Persist

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday fell by -0.49%. The dollar posted moderate losses Thursday because of concerns that the US-China trade war will drag on after China said there were no talks on reaching a trade deal with the US. Also, Treasury Secretary Bessent said President Trump hasn't offered...

Barchart · Apr 24, 2025

Stocks Rally on Strength in Big Tech and Dovish Fed Speak

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.06%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.47%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.63%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are up +1.22%, and June E-mini Nasdaq...

Barchart · Apr 24, 2025

Dollar Falls on Signs the US-China Trade War Will Linger

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.51%. The dollar is moderately lower today because of concerns that the US-China trade war will drag on after China said there were no talks on reaching a trade deal with the US. Also, Treasury Secretary Bessent said President Trump hasn’t...

Barchart · Apr 24, 2025

Stocks Supported by Strength in Big Tech and Chip Makers

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.29%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.28%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.73%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM25 ) are down -0.18%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Apr 24, 2025

Chip Stock Weakness and Tariff Angst Sink Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed down -1.59%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.45% and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -2.75%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) are down -1.56%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · Feb 27, 2025

Dollar Rallies on Expectations of US Tariffs on Canada and Mexico

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday rose by +0.77% and posted a 1-week high. The dollar rallied Thursday on signs of strength in the US economy after Q4 GDP was left unrevised. Also, Jan capital goods new orders nondefense ex-aircraft and parts, a proxy for capital spending, rose more than...

Barchart · Feb 27, 2025

Stocks Settle Mixed Ahead of Wednesday’s CPI Report

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Tuesday closed up +0.03%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.28%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.29%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH25 ) are up by +0.05%, and March E-mini Nasdaq...

Barchart · Feb 11, 2025