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Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are down -0.35%, and Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are down -0.67%. Stock index futures this morning are moderately lower as bond yields jumped after the monthly U.S. payroll report showed a larger-than-expected increase in nonfarm payrolls and an...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell by -0.58%. Thursday’s main bearish factor for the dollar was a sharp rally in the yen to a 4-month high on speculation that the BOJ might soon exit its ultra-easy monetary policy. Thursday’s rally in stocks also curbed the liquidity demand for...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.12% and posted a 2-week high. On Wednesday, the dollar recovered from early losses and moved higher after stocks gave up an early advance and turned lower, which boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar on Wednesday initially moved lower...

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.11%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.03%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.15%. Stocks are mixed after a smaller-than-expected increase in Nov...

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.21%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.24%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.10%. Stocks this morning are moderately higher, with the Dow...

Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are up +0.34%, and Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are up +0.45%. Stock index futures this morning are moderately higher after a smaller-than-expected increase in Nov ADP employment bolstered speculation the Fed is done raising interest rates. Stock index...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday finished up by +0.31% and posted a 1-1/2 week high. The dollar found support Tuesday on increased safe-haven demand after Moody’s Investors Service downgraded China’s credit outlook to negative from stable due to rising debt. Weakness in the euro also supported the dollar...

The England Women off-spinner Charlie Dean has a stomach bug and is doubtful for the opening match of the T20 series in India

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.18%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.42%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.05%. Stocks this morning are mixed. Bond yields tumbled today...