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Stock Index Futures Slip With Focus on Trump’s Tax Bill and Trade Deals, U.S. JOLTs Report and Powell’s Remarks on Tap

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are down -0.21%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are down -0.29% this morning, taking a breather after a recent rally, as investors monitor progress on U.S. trade talks and wrangling in Washington over President Donald Trump’s tax-and-spending bill.

Barchart · Jul 1, 2025

S&P Futures Gain on Trade Optimism, U.S. PCE Inflation Data in Focus

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are trending up +0.28% this morning amid renewed optimism about trade deals, while investors await the release of the Federal Reserve’s first-line inflation gauge.

Barchart · Jun 27, 2025

Dollar Undercut by Reduced Middle East Tensions

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday fell by -0.20%. The dollar on Wednesday gave up an early advance and fell to a 1-week low as the ceasefire continues to hold between Israel and Iran, reducing safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, Wednesday’s weaker-than-expected US new home sales report was negative...

Barchart · Jun 25, 2025

S&P Futures Slip as Israel-Iran Conflict Remains in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are trending down -0.18% this morning as cash trading resumed after the Juneteenth holiday, with investors in wait-and-see mode after the White House signaled President Trump would delay a decision to launch strikes against Iran.

Barchart · Jun 20, 2025

Dollar Rallies as Middle East Tensions Intensify and Stocks Fall

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday rose by +0.83%. The dollar moved higher on Tuesday on an increase in liquidity demand for the dollar as stocks fell after President Trump downplayed the chance of an early end to the Israel-Iran war and said he wants "unconditional surrender" from Iran. Gains...

Barchart · Jun 17, 2025

Weak Stocks Boost Liquidity Demand for the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.22%. The dollar is climbing today on an increase in liquidity demand for the dollar as stocks fell after President Trump downplayed the chance of an early end to the Israel-Iran war. However, the dollar fell back from its best level...

Barchart · Jun 17, 2025

Bank Of Japan Holds Rates, Says To Slow Bond Purchase Taper

The Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged Tuesday and said it would taper its purchase of government bonds at a slower pace amid concerns about the effect of trade uncertainty on the world's number four economy.

International Business Times · Jun 17, 2025

Yen Slides Ahead Of Bank Of Japan Policy Decision

The yen fell against the dollar ahead of a Bank of Japan decision Tuesday, with officials expected to hold interest rates steady but tweak their bond purchase policy.

International Business Times · Jun 17, 2025

Dollar Falls on Possible Easing of Israel-Iran Hostilities

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell by 0.12% on Monday due to reduced safe-haven demand for the dollar, as investors hoped that the conflict between Israel and Iran would be contained. The dollar was also under pressure from Monday's US economic news, which showed an unexpected decline in the June...

Barchart · Jun 16, 2025

Dollar and Gold Slip as Israel-Iran War Seems Contained

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.46% on reduced safe-haven demand for the dollar on hopes that the conflict between Israel and Iran will be contained. The dollar is also under pressure from today's US economic news, which showed an unexpected decline in the June Empire manufacturing...

Barchart · Jun 16, 2025