EXPLAINED: 22 - The Real Truth

S&P Futures Muted Ahead of FOMC Meeting and U.S. JOLTs Report

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are trending up +0.02% this morning as investors gear up for the start of the Federal Reserve’s two-day policy meeting, while also awaiting the delayed reading on U.S. job openings.

Barchart · Dec 9, 2025

Dollar Edges Higher with T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday rose by +0.09%. The dollar shook off early losses on Monday and moved higher due to a jump in T-note yields, which strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. The dollar’s near-term upside is limited amid expectations that the Fed will cut the federal...

Barchart · Dec 8, 2025

Is a Global Margin Call Coming? How a Bank of Japan Rate Hike Could Trigger the Next Market Shock

John Rowland explains why the yen is called the “currency of misery,” and how market mechanics out of Japan could send Wall Street spiraling.

Barchart · Dec 8, 2025

Stocks Settle Mixed on Higher Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up by +0.11%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down by -0.07%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down by -0.10%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +0.08%, and December...

Barchart · Dec 4, 2025

Dollar Gains on Positive US Jobless Claims News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.17%. The dollar recovered from a 5-week low on Thursday and moved higher after US weekly initial unemployment claims unexpectedly fell to a 3-year low, which was hawkish for Fed policy and positive for the dollar. The dollar initially fell to...

Barchart · Dec 4, 2025

Stocks Pressured as Bond Yields Rise and Chip Stocks Fall

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.06%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.28%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are down -0.07%, and December E-mini...

Barchart · Dec 4, 2025

Dollar Supported by Higher T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.02%. The dollar today recovered from a 5-week low and moved slightly higher after US weekly initial unemployment claims unexpectedly fell to a 3-year low, which was hawkish for Fed policy and positive for the dollar. The dollar initially fell to...

Barchart · Dec 4, 2025

Stocks Pressured by Higher Bond Yields and Chip Stock Weakness

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down up by -0.06%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.38%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are down -0.12%, and December...

Barchart · Dec 4, 2025

Stocks Muted Before the Open as Rally Pauses, U.S. Jobless Claims Data on Tap

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are up +0.02%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are down -0.01% this morning, taking a breather after recent gains, while investors look ahead to U.S. jobless claims data, which will offer fresh insight into the labor market ahead of next week’s Federal…

Barchart · Dec 4, 2025

S&P Futures Tick Higher With U.S. Economic Data in Focus

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are trending up +0.16% this morning as traders bet that a new round of U.S. economic data will reinforce expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut next week.

Barchart · Dec 3, 2025