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Dollar Ends Higher on US Labor Market Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.19%. The dollar on Friday garnered support after US nonfarm payrolls rose more than expected, bolstering expectations that the Fed will be in no hurry to lower interest rates. Higher T-note yields on Friday are also supportive of the dollar. In...

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Grain Update: Will the Corn, Wheat, and Soybean Markets Continue to Rally?

I joined Michelle Rook this morning on AgWeb's Markets Now to discuss the corn, wheat, and soybean markets. We also discussed today's jobs report, the rise in gold and oil prices, as well as interest rates and the livestock markets.

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Fed's Bowman: No Rate Cuts Yet, Time Not Right

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman emphasizes cautious approach to interest rates, citing stable inflation and strong job growth.

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Construction boom helps fuel job gains in March

U.S. employers added 303,000 jobs last month, and the unemployment rate dipped to 3.8%. Construction companies added 39,000 jobs, despite high interest rates.

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Stocks Gain as US Labor Strength Signals a Strong Economy

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) this morning is up +0.88%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.58%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.15%. Stock indexes this morning are moderately higher on optimism that strength in the...

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Dollar Jumps on a Hot US Payrolls Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) this morning is up by +0.48%. The dollar is moving higher today after US nonfarm payrolls rose more than expected, bolstering expectations that the Fed will be in no hurry to lower interest rates. Higher T-note yields today are also supportive of the dollar. Today,...

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US Hiring Blows Past Expectations In March

US hiring rose much more than expected last month, according to government data published Friday, increasing the chances that the Federal Reserve will remain on pause for longer as it weighs when to start cutting interest rates.

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Equities Struggle, Oil Extends Gains On Middle East Worries

The threat of regional war compounded fears that the Federal Reserve would not cut interest rates as much as previously expected, with focus now on the release of key US jobs data later in the day.

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Inflation could hit zero within months, defying Bank of England forecasts, City economists say

Interest rates cuts coming soon, say experts

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Reserve Bank Of New Zealand May Delay Rate Cut

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand may cut interest rates in response to economic challenges, with implications for borrowers and savers. Market eagerly await...

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Fed Comments Impact Global Markets, India Hints At Rate Changes

Global markets in Asia react to the Fed's comments, while India's central bank provides guidance on interest rates, impacting investor sentiment and market...

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Dollar Slower Lower Ahead of Friday’s Monthly US Payroll Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell by -0.10% and posted a 2-week low. The dollar had a negative carryover from Wednesday when Fed Chair Powell stated it would be appropriate for the Fed to cut interest rates “at some point this year.” The dollar fell to its lows...

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Dollar Slips on Lower Bond Yields and Stronger Stocks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) this morning is down by -0.28% at a 2-week low. The dollar has a negative carryover from Wednesday when Fed Chair Powell stated it will be appropriate for the Fed to cut interest rates “at some point this year.” Losses in the dollar accelerated today...

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The biggest global economic issue today isn't interest rates. It's these banking rules

City Voices: Tight banking regulations are a big reason why growth has been lacklustre, but without them we risk another crash. How do we strike a balance?

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Asian Markets Lifted By US Data And Fresh Rate Cut Hopes

Asian markets rose Thursday after US data provided a fresh indicator that inflation was easing and Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell soothed worries about the bank's plans to cut interest rates this year.

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Stocks Settle Mostly Higher as Powell Affirms Rate Cuts This Year

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Wednesday closed up +0.11%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.21%. Stock indexes on Wednesday settled mixed, with the Dow Jones Industrials falling to a...

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Dollar Tumbles and Gold Soars to a Record High on Dovish Powell Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday fell by -0.54%. The dollar retreated Wednesday after the US Mar ISM services index unexpectedly declined and after the Mar ISM services price paid sub-index fell to a 4-year low, dovish factors for Fed policy. The dollar extended its losses on dovish comments...

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Fed Chair Powell Emphasizes Independence From Politics

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell discusses Fed's non-political stance and cautious approach to interest rates at Stanford's Business, Government, and So...

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Investors Monitor Futures For Rate Outlook Clues

Investors are cautious as stock futures dip in the USA amid uncertainty over interest rates. Stay informed for potential market shifts.

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With Rising Debt, the U.S. Federal Government Is in Bad Company

Governments around the world have been on a borrowing spree, and prosperity has suffered.

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S&P Futures Tick Lower as U.S. ADP Jobs Report Looms, Powell Speech in Focus

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are trending down -0.15% this morning as uncertainty over the Federal Reserve’s plans to cut interest rates continued to stifle market sentiment, with investors’ focus now shifting to remarks by Fed Chair Jerome Powell and ADP National Employment numbers due later in the day.

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Eurozone Inflation Falls Faster Than Expected In March

The eurozone's annual rate of inflation dipped further than predicted in March, official data showed Wednesday, spurring hope that the European Central Bank will cut interest rates in June.

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How to Cut Your Taxes as Short-Term Interest Rates Come Down

Using after-tax savings to buy an immediate annuity could shift your taxes on income to later years, when you might have expenses that can offset higher taxes.

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Asian Shares Decline As Wall Street Ends Record-Breaking Run

Asian shares decline after Wall Street's drop. Concerns over interest rates and economic growth impact global markets.

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Asian Markets Hit By Dimming US Rate Hopes, Taiwan Quake

Asian markets tumbled Wednesday as investors grow increasingly sceptical that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates as much as hoped this year, while a massive earthquake in Taiwan added to the sense of gloom.

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