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The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell slightly by -0.05% after weak U.S. economic news knocked bond yields lower and weakened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. The dollar was also undercut by dovish comments Thursday from Fed Governor Cook and Cleveland Fed President Mester, who signaled they favor the...

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed down -1.26%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.86%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.50%. Stocks on Friday retreated, with the S&P 500,...

Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are down -0.61%, and the Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are down -0.76%. Stock index futures this morning are moderately lower, weighed down by rising bond yields. Comments late Monday from Cleveland Fed President Mester pushed bond yields higher...

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Friday closed up +0.67%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.73%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.85%. Stocks on Friday recovered from early losses and settled...

Positive expectations for June inflation data have boosted market sentiment, reflected in higher stock futures for Wednesday’s opening

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Monday closed up +0.24%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.62%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.06%. Stock indexes Monday settled mixed, with the Nasdaq 100...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell by -0.09% on weaker-than-expected U.S. Philadelphia Fed, existing home sales, and leading indicators reports. Also, signs of weakness in the U.S. labor market undercut the dollar when weekly initial unemployment claims rose more than expected. However, the dollar recovered most of its...

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed down -0.25%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.24%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.01%. Stock indexes Wednesday settled mixed. The broader market moved...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.31%. U.S. economic concerns Wednesday fueled safe-haven demand for the dollar after reports on Mar ADP employment and Mar ISM services disappointed. The dollar also garnered support on comments from Cleveland Fed President Mester, who said to put inflation on a...