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Dollar Recovers Early Losses on Hawkish FOMC

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday recovered from early losses and rose +0.11%. The dollar on Wednesday opened lower on weaker T-note yields and on strength in stocks that curbed liquidity demand for the dollar. However, the dollar recovered its losses and moved higher after the FOMC's dot plot...

Barchart · Sep 20, 2023

Stocks Push Higher Ahead of FOMC and Powell Comments

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.23%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.46%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.03%. Stocks this morning are moderately higher on expectations for...

Barchart · Sep 20, 2023

Markets Today: Stocks Edge Higher Ahead of FOMC Results

Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are up +0.26%, and the Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are up +0.22%. Stock index futures this morning are edging higher ahead of the conclusion of the 2-day FOMC meeting and comments from Fed Chair Powell later this afternoon....

Barchart · Sep 20, 2023

Will the ECB Raise Interest Rates on Thursday?

The European Central Bank (ECB) began its 2-day policy meeting today and will announce its interest rate decision on Thursday. Market expectations have swung in recent weeks from nearly no chance for a 25 bp rate hike on Thursday to a better than 50-50 chance of a rate hike, highlighting...

Barchart · Sep 13, 2023

Stocks Slightly Higher after Mixed U.S. CPI Report

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.23%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.17%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.41%. Stock indexes this morning are slightly higher. Stocks are...

Barchart · Sep 13, 2023

UK house prices tumble 4.6% in year to August; pound at lowest since June – as it happened

UK house prices are falling at fastest pace since 2009 on annual basis, reports Halifax, down in every region

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2023

Dollar Climbs on Weak Stocks and Higher Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday rose +0.54% and posted a 5-1/2 month high. Weakness in stocks Tuesday boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, higher T-note yields Tuesday strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. In addition, weaker-than-expected economic news Tuesday from China and the Eurozone have boosted the relative...

Barchart · Sep 5, 2023

Will the ECB Pause its Rate-Hike Cycle Next Week?

European Central Bank (ECB) President Lagarde did not indicate what the ECB would do at next Thursday’s policy meeting when she spoke Monday at a seminar organized by the European Economic and Financial Centre. Recent economic news is showing a slowdown in Eurozone economic activity, while price pressures have eased...

Barchart · Sep 5, 2023

Markets Today: Stocks Weighed Down by Disappointing Chinese and European Economic News

Morning Markets September E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESU2 3) this morning are down -0.25%, and Sep Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU2 3) are down -0.43%. Stock indexes this morning are moderately lower as weaker-than-expected economic news from China and the Eurozone sparked a risk-off sentiment in asset markets. China’s service...

Barchart · Sep 5, 2023

S&P Futures Tick Higher Ahead of Key U.S. Inflation Data

September S&P 500 futures (ESU23) are trending up +0.06% this morning as market participants looked ahead to a reading on the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge.

Barchart · Aug 31, 2023