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The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday gave up an early advance and finished little changed, up only +0.01%. The dollar Thursday initially climbed to a 6-1/2 month high on carryover support from Wednesday when the FOMC signaled one more +25 bp rate hike this year and projected the fed...
The 10-year yield hits new 52-week highs as markets are bracing for another rate hike coming into year-end.
What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -1.01%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.52%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.17%. Stocks this morning are moderately lower, with the S&P...
Should you invest in gold? Gold has seen a significant increase in the past year, rising by 15.90%, slightly outpacing the S&P 500. Investors can invest in gold through physical gold (bullion), gold securities like stocks and funds, or gold futures. Which option is best?
The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday recovered from early losses and rose +0.11%. The dollar on Wednesday opened lower on weaker T-note yields and on strength in stocks that curbed liquidity demand for the dollar. However, the dollar recovered its losses and moved higher after the FOMC's dot plot...
India’s monsoon and festival seasons traditionally affect the country’s gold demand. Other factors like high interest rates and strong gold prices in rupee terms may offset some of the traditional demand seen toward year’s end.
What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($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...
Your Metals Minute with Phil Streible
The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell -0.06% despite expectations for a hawkish FOMC meeting this week and Tuesday’s +5.4 bp rise in the 10-year T-note yield. The forex market Tuesday seemed to focus more on the negative economic outlook for the U.S. with rising gasoline prices, Tuesday’s weak...
What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.49%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.44%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.80%. Stocks are falling on this morning’s weak U.S. housing...
The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell slightly by -0.11%. The dollar Monday was undercut by a -3 bp decline in the 10-year T-note yield, which undercut the dollar’s interest rate differentials. The dollar was also undercut by Monday’s weak U.S. homebuilder report. The NAHB U.S. housing market index...
What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.09%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.12%. Bearish factors include the UAW strike, the possibility of...
The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday fell by -0.08%. The dollar was under pressure Friday after the University of Michigan Sep consumer sentiment and inflation expectations reports fell more than expected, which is dovish for Fed policy. Also, hawkish ECB comments Friday boosted EUR/USD at the dollar’s expense. Higher T-note...
What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.93%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.55%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -1.50%. Stock indexes this morning are moderately lower, with the...
The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday rose by +0.59% and posted a 6-month high. The dollar on Thursday moved higher on better-than-expected U.S. economic reports. Also, weakness in EUR/USD benefited the dollar after the ECB Thursday signaled it would pause its rate hike cycle, which knocked the euro down to...
What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.67%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.66%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.75%. Stock indexes this morning are moderately higher, with the...
The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday rose by +0.08%. The dollar on Wednesday garnered support from the stronger-than-expected U.S. Aug CPI report, which is hawkish for Fed policy. Weakness in stocks on Wednesday also boosted the liquidity demand for the dollar. Gains in the dollar were limited by lower T-note...
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 ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.41%. Stock indexes this morning are slightly higher. Stocks are...
Historically, gold has performed well during stock market declines, often acting as a hedge during economic downturns. The precious metal's price is influenced by several factors, including the U.S. dollar's value, inflation rates, and global interest rates. Gold's future as an investment hinges on the Federal Reserve's ability to manage inflation and the broader economic sentiment.
It's been a rough year for aluminum prices amid expectations for a long-awaited, but yet-to-materialize, global economic slowdown. With aluminum trading at levels last seen in early 2021, and at the largest contango since the 2008-09 global financial crisis, now may be a great time to pick up shares of Alcoa.
The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday rose by +0.14%. Tuesday’s weakness in stocks boosted the liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, short covering in the dollar ahead of Wednesday’s U.S. August consumer price report lifted the dollar. EUR/USD (^EURUSD ) Tuesday fell by -0.18%. Strength in the dollar on Tuesday...
What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.41%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.21%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.60%. Stock indexes this morning are moderately lower. Weakness in...
Morning Markets September E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESU2 3) this morning are down -0.22%, and Sep Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU2 3) are down -0.30%. Stock index futures this morning are mildly lower. Weakness in technology stocks is weighing on the overall market, with Oracle down -10% in pre-market trading...
