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Uncertainties over economy threaten Federal Reserve interest rate cut

A December rate cut is far from certain as inflation continues to run above the Fed's target. At the same time, risks to the US job market remain.

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Stocks Slump on Reduced Fed Rate Cut Chances

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed down -1.66%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.65%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -2.05%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) fell -1.64%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Falls as the US Government Reopens

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell to a 2-week low on Thursday and finished down by -0.33%. The dollar retreated on Thursday amid speculation that the reopening of the US government would allow the release of delayed economic reports that could show a weakening US economy, prompting the Fed to...

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Stock Index Futures Slip on AI Caution

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are down -0.22%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are down -0.39% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street after yesterday’s rally amid renewed concerns over the valuations of some of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI boom.

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Stocks Finish Sharply Higher on Plans to Reopen the US Government

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +1.54%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.81%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +2.20%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +1.56%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Ends Slightly Lower as Stocks Rally on Government Reopening Plans

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.03%. The dollar was under pressure Monday on optimism that the US government shutdown is nearing an end after a group of Senate Democrats broke with the rest of their party to vote with Republicans to advance a bill to reopen...

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Dollar Recovers Early Losses on Hawkish Fed Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up slightly by +0.07%. The dollar recovered early losses today and turned higher after St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem said he expects the US economy to bounce back next quarter and there’s limited room for additional Fed rate cuts. Also, higher T-note...

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Powell comments about future rate cuts reflect growing division within the Fed

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell this week acknowledged "strongly differing views" on the committee about a December rate cut.

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Stocks Set to Open Higher as U.S.-China Tensions Ease, Inflation Data and Earnings Awaited

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are up +0.29%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are up +0.41% this morning as signs of easing trade tensions between the U.S. and China helped boost risk appetite.

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Stocks Settle Higher as Bank Worries and Trade Tensions Recede

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed up +0.53%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.52%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.65%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +0.55%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Slightly Higher as US Banking Concerns and Trade Tensions Recede

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.09%. The dollar recovered from a 1.5-week low on Friday and turned higher after concerns eased over the credit quality of US regional banks. The dollar rose as the alleged loan frauds tied to Zions Bancorp and Western Alliance Bancorp appear...

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US Fed Official Urges Caution But Says Could Back October Cut

A senior member of the US Federal Reserve on Friday indicated he could back another interest rate cut later this month, while urging a meeting-by-meeting approach going forward.

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Stocks Set to Open Sharply Higher as Trump Tempers Tariff Threats, Powell’s Remarks and Big Bank Earnings Awaited

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are up +1.38%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are up +1.84% this morning, signaling a rebound from Friday’s sell-off on Wall Street as sentiment improved after U.S. President Donald Trump softened his stance on tariff threats against Beijing.

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Stocks Fall Sharply on China Trade Tensions

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed down -2.71%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.90%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -3.49%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) fell -2.61%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Drops on Dovish Fed Comments and Heightened China Trade Tensions

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.58%. The dollar was under pressure Friday as T-note yields retreated on dovish comments from Fed Governor Christopher Waller and St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem, who expressed their support for additional Fed interest rate cuts. Losses in the dollar accelerated...

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The Fed's rate cut rationale

For now, Fed policy is all about the job market.

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Stock Indexes Post New Record Highs on AI Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +0.44%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.55%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +0.40%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Falls and Gold Surges to a Record High on Easier Fed Policy

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today fell from a 1-week high on Monday and finished down by -0.31%. The dollar is under pressure on the outlook for easier Fed policy, with the FOMC expected to cut interest rates by another 50 bp this year. The dollar found support Monday on...

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Stocks Supported as Chip Makers and AI-Infrastructure Companies Rally

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.18%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.01%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.25%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) are up +0.16%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Dollar Slips and Gold Posts a Record High on Fed Rate-Cut Prospects

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today fell from a 1-week high and is down by -0.12%. The dollar is under pressure on the outlook for easier Fed policy, with the FOMC expected to cut interest rates by another 50 bp this year. The dollar found support today on hawkish comments...

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S&P Futures Tick Higher With Focus on U.S. Retail Sales Data and Trump-Putin Meeting

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are trending up +0.17% this morning, bolstered by continued hopes for a Federal Reserve rate cut next month, while investors await U.S. retail sales data and high-stakes talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin.

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Stocks Close Mixed After Hot PPI Report

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday rose +0.09%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) fell -0.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) was unchanged. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) fell -0.08%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU25 ) fell...

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Hot Inflation Report Fuels Fed Dilemma As Tariff-Driven Pressures Mount

U.S. producer prices surged in July at the sharpest pace since mid-2022, reigniting concerns over inflation persistence just as markets were pricing in a series of Federal Reserve rate cuts in the upcoming months.

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Dollar Sees Support from Strong US PPI Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up +0.26% as the strong US PPI report sparked a pull-back in expectations for Fed rate cuts in the coming months. In addition, San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly and St Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem today both threw cold water on the idea...

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Stocks Set for Muted Open as Investors Await U.S. Inflation Data and Trump-Putin Summit

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are up +0.09%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are up +0.05% this morning, pointing to a muted open on Wall Street as investors await key U.S. economic data, especially the inflation report, and a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia’s…

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