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Dollar Rallies on Higher Bond Yields and US Tariff Threats

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday rose by +0.31%. The dollar rose Friday with T-note yields after the hawkish US Jan payroll report reduced the chances to 10% from 16% for a Fed rate cut at next month’s FOMC meeting. Despite Jan nonfarm payrolls climbing less than expected, Dec payrolls...

Barchart · Feb 7, 2025

Dollar Gains on Reduced Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.05%. The dollar is climbing with T-note yields today after the hawkish US Jan payroll report reduced the chances to 8% from 16% for a Fed rate cut at next month’s FOMC meeting. Despite Jan nonfarm payrolls climbing less than expected,...

Barchart · Feb 7, 2025

Dollar Gives Up Early Gains as T-Note Yields Decline

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell slightly by -0.03%. The dollar Thursday gave up an early advance and posted modest losses after T-note yields gave up early gains and turned lower on dovish comments from Richmond Fed President Barkin. The dollar initially moved higher after U.S. Dec CPI...

Barchart · Jan 11, 2024

Stocks Slip in Afternoon Trade

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.28%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.58%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.2%. After a morning rally, markets have moved into the...

Barchart · Jun 5, 2023

Stocks Mixed as Energy Stocks Gain after Saudi Arabia Cuts Crude Production

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.12%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.25%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.44%. U.S. stocks this morning are mixed. Energy stocks are...

Barchart · Jun 5, 2023

Dollar Gives up Early Gains as Strong Stocks Curb Liquidity Demand

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.06%. The dollar on Friday retreated from a 2-1/4 month high and posted modest losses. A rally in stocks Friday curbed liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, T-note yields fell back from their highest levels, which weighed on the dollar. The...

Barchart · May 26, 2023

Stocks Climb on Signs of Progress in Debt-Limit Talks

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +1.12%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.01%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.92%. U.S. stocks this morning are moderately higher, with the...

Barchart · May 26, 2023

Markets Today: Stocks Slightly Higher on Signs of Progress in Debt Ceiling Talks

Morning Markets June E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESM2 3) this morning are up +0.02%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM2 3) are up +0.17% at a 13-month high. U.S. stock index futures this morning are slightly higher on signs that U.S. lawmakers are making progress on a deal to...

Barchart · May 26, 2023

Signs of an Economic Slowdown Weighs on Stocks

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.49%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.25%. U.S. stock indexes this morning are moderately lower on economic concerns after today’s reports...

Barchart · Apr 5, 2023

Markets Today: Stock Indexes Slightly Lower as Bond Yields Slip on Weak Mar ADP Employment

Morning Markets June S&P 500 futures (ESM2 3) this morning are down -0.20%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM2 3) are down -0.16%. U.S. stock index futures this morning recovered from overnight losses and are only slightly lower as bond yields fall on signs of a softening labor market...

Barchart · Apr 5, 2023